In today’s news round-up, Samsung will launch its new range of HD network and dome cameras at IFSEC 2013. Samsung has also redesigned its stand for this year’s event and will be offering visitors the opportunity to get hands on with the products and meet the Samsung technical team. In corporate news, Mayflex has become the UK’s sole value-added distributor for Avigilon. Mayflex’s teams have worked with Avigilon and attended training sessions to ensure that they are able to provide the best advice when choosing Avigilon products.

In other corporate news, Hikvision has designed its camera models to overcome mist damage by including several ventilating films at the rear of the device. In application news, Pilgrims Group has been awarded a four year contract with the International Executive Service Corps (IESC) to provide risk management and training to its staff in Afghanistan. Finally, Cobham plc has appointed two of its current management team to newly established Executive Vice President positions. Read more security news…

In today’s weekly news round-up, the UK’s newest and most energy efficient datacentre has deployed Samsung IP network surveillance cameras at the heart of its security system. In other application news, Avigilon’s HD surveillance systems have been installed to ensure health and safety compliance at one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of metal pressings and assemblies.

Over in Scotland, Heriot-Watt University has deployed a SALTO access control system to secure its campuses. In corporate news, Gallagher has achieved 75 years in business. To mark this milestone, to company will be celebrating with a number of events throughout the year and across the globe. Finally, the Counter Terror Expo 2013, which takes place next month in London, will feature 30+ case studies on various security aspects. Read more security news…

In today’s news round-up, Avigilon’s HD surveillance systems have been deployed to ensure health and safety compliance at one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of metal pressings and assemblies. Over in Scotland, Heriot-Watt University has deployed a SALTO access control system to secure its campuses.

In corporate news, Meyertech and Comnet have joined forces to deliver a complete video management solution. The British Security Industry Association has awarded its Regional Security Personnel Award to two employees of Vision Security Group. In event news, Wavestore has predicted panoramic cameras and video analytics to be the stars of IFSEC International 2013. Read more security news…

In today’s weekly news round-up, ASSA ABLOY has installed security doors at London’s Canary Wharf. The 700 steel doors are fire, acoustic and blast rated. In other application news, Geutebruck video security technology has been chosen to secure a major liquid natural gas project in Western Australia. The customised solution includes IP video with public address, alarm and access control products.

In corporate news, Avigilon has announced its year-end financial results for 2012, reporting an increase of 73 percent over its 2011 revenue. Over in Miami, Oncam Grandeye will host a panel discussion on terminal development and security at Cruise Shipping Miami 2013, which takes place between 11th-14th March. In events news, the recent Secutech India 2013  attracted 130 security and fire security industry suppliers. Read more security news…

In today’s news round-up, a recent report by IMS Research has suggested that developments in the service side of the Explosives, Weapons and Contraband (EWC) business should receive closer attention. The report estimates that revenues from the service, maintenance, and installation of EWC detection equipment will grow to $768.9 million in 2012. In application news, a Qccess wireless solution has been installed at the Samsung Life Insurance HQ building in Seoul, Korea.

Over in Germany, Dallmeier network cameras have been used by The Technisches Hilfswerk (THW), a non-profit emergency response organisation, to aid emergency deployment. In other application news, Avigilon has recently announced that Your Neighbourhood Credit Union (YNCU) has deployed the Avigilon high-definition surveillance system to protect itself from theft and fraud. Finally, Mul-T-Lock’s patented security master key suites have completed a recent security upgrade at Halls of Residence at the University of Southampton. Read more security news…

In today’s news round-up, Panasonic has announced that its WV-SP509 HD network camera has won the “Physical Security Solution of the Year” award  at this year’s Computing Security Awards. A new report from IMS Research has found that the transition to IP-based technology in the security industry is changing the role of its systems integrators. The report has predicated that the world market for systems integration will grow at an average rate of almost 10 percent to 2016.

In application news, artec technologies has won a significant contract from a major European service provider in agricultural technology. Over in Malaysia, Surveon’s megapixel IP cameras have been installed at the Kuala Lumpur Tower to tighten public security. Finally, Avigilon has recently announced that Fort Dodge Community School District (FDCSD) in Iowa has deployed the Avigilon high-definition surveillance system to protect students and staff. Read more security news…

In today’s news round-up, Avigilon has been ranked the fastest growing technology company in Canada by the 15th annual Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ Awards Program, and the eighth fastest growing technology company in North America on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™. In other corporate news, Audio Analytic Ltd and AxxonSoft have announced a licensing agreement in which Audio Analytic’s sound recognition technology is now integrated into the Intellect Enterprise physical security management platform from AxxonSoft.

In application news, Hytera has announced details of the installation of its DMR digital communications solution at the Municipal Stadium Poznan, one of the four venues used for the 2012 UEFA European Football Championship in Poland. Over in Mexico, Suprema Inc. has been chosen to lead a nationwide electronic passport project which is aimed to develop a passport issuing system for 2.7 million electronic passports across the country. In events news, Gallagher has briefed attendees of the recent Transport Security Expo on the critical role perimeter security plays in integrated security strategies. Read more security news…

In today’s news weekly round-up, MOBOTIX Corp. has announced that it has entered into a distribution agreement with GA. GA will serve current and new MOBOTIX value-added resellers by providing video surveillance, network and cabling solutions, wireless infrastructure and indoor/outdoor power protection. Also in corporate news, Mayflex has been appointed as a distributor for Avigilon. The agreement will see Mayflex become the UK’s distribution partner for the entire range of Avigilon solutions.

In application news, the Morse Watchmans KeyWatcher® key control and management system has been installed at the Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati, to safeguard the keys to the District’s vans, bulldozers, cranes, service trucks and cars. Also in the US, mobiDEOS’ MobileCamViewer has been deployed at Dolphin Precision Investment Castings to secure its multi-building campus. In events news, Max Boon, a victim of the 2009 Marriott Jakarta terrorist bomb attack, will be the closing keynote speaker at the ASIS 6th Asia-Pacific Security Forum & Exhibition, which will be held at the Grand Hyatt in Hong Kong next month. Read more security news…

In today’s weekly 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. Also in application news, Morse Watchmans has upgraded and expanded the KeyWatcher® key control and management system at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). 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.

Over in the UK, Aberystwyth University in Wales has selected SALTO Systems to safeguard its award-winning Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS). 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. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, NextDetect, a next-generation analytic engine with robust facial recognition capabilities, has been deployed by Orange County, Florida to increase public safety and improve municipal operations for area residents, employees and visitors. Also in application news, 45 Avigilon high-definition cameras ranging from 1 to 16 MP have been installed at the Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) in Iowa to prevent unlawful activity, and boost student and staff safety. Over in Little Rock, Arkansas, Arecont Vision IP cameras have been deployed to secure non-profit organisation Heifer International’s new warehouse.

In London, the JANUS access control system from Grosvenor Technology is protecting Broadgate, one of London’s premier business communities. In Oman, transmission solutions manufacturer AMG has announced that they have supplied their 3700 series transmission solution for the new integrated security & surveillance solution at the OMIFCO fertiliser plant. Read more security news…