On today’s news round-up, BriefCam has announced a partnership with leading North American systems integrator Convergint Technologies. Convergint customers will now be able to benefit from BriefCam’s award-winning Video Synopsis, which allows users to browse hours of video in minutes. In response to robust demand, SeeView Security has announced that it is launching a formal programme to address the needs of large-scale data centres, which are increasingly used for cloud computing applications.

In application news, Cassidian has delivered the new Yas Island Event Management Room to the Abu Dhabi Security Committee. It was successfully operated in order to ensure the security of all events and concerts around the 2011Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix race. Over in Dubai, Tecom Investments has centralised its security for 24 buildings in three technology parks with artec’s MULTIEYE-HYBRID® video surveillance solution. In Germany, nine Bavarian casinos will have their surveillance operations completely transformed with the installation of a fully digital IP video solution from IndigoVision.  Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, Milestone and Surveon have announced that they will be joining hands in order to expand their cooperation in Greater China’s video surveillance market. Also in corporate news, Basler AG has been focusing on their camera business in the course of their strategic reorientation over the past two years. Alongside this repositioning, Basler AG’s company logo, corporate design and Internet presence have been revised and modernised. Live video transmission specialists Vemotion Interactive, will extend the reach of a project successfully deployed in 2010 to assist the Environment Agency in its flood management role and ongoing measures to reduce the risk of flooding.

Over in Germany, Cassidian has won a contract to extend its TETRAPOL digital radio network to cover the new Berlin Airport. Also in airport application news, CEM’s AC2000 security management system will be safeguarding Dubai International Airport. 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 weekly round-up, at ASIS International 2011, SightLogix has introduced the Clear24™ camera, which serves as a new benchmark in thermal video imaging. Also showcased was Altronix’s WayPoint™, introduced as part of a new line of outdoor power solution designed to operate single or multiple cameras. Also at ASIS 2011, Panasonic  has launched compact dome network cameras for transportation applications for buses, trains, subways, ambulances, taxis and armoured cars.

In corporate news, Cassidian has announced at this year’s DSEi exhibition that its CORMORANT service contract with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has been extended to December 2012. In application news, Arecont Vision has announced the installation of 89 of its megapixel video cameras at Lake Forest High School near Chicago, providing superior image quality to the schools surveillance system. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software world-leader CNL Software, has announced plans to deepen their existing partnership with PPM 2000 Inc. Also in corporate news, Honeywell’s widely used Pro-Watch® Security Management software suite has been selected by top resellers Business Solutions Magazine (BSM) as the “Best Channel Product“. Over in Mexico, Axis Communications is opening a new sales office, further expanding the company’s global network.

In events news, Axxon Smart PRO will be on display at the stands of CNB and Arecont Vision at ASIS International 2011. Also, at this year’s DSEi exhibition, Cassidian has announced the extension of its CORMORANT service contract with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to December 2012. Read more security news…

On today’s weekly round-up, the Defence and Security Equipment International exhibition (DSEi 2011) is showcasing the latest equipment and systems for the defence and security industry. With over 1,300 exhibitors, it is the world’s largest integrated defence and security expo. The new Open-Area Smoke Imaging Detection (OSI) product by Xtralis has won the 2011 ASIS Accolades competition. OSID is the only life safety smoke detection product to receive three esteemed accolades in 2011.

In application news, SALTO has provided access control solutions for GRAHAM, one of the UK’s leading construction and project investment companies. The company has installed stand-alone access control systems in its offices throughout the UK and Ireland. Over in Spain, Cassidian’s technology has been chosen to help secure the Pope’s visit to Madrid for World Youth Day (WYD). Additionally, Cassidian’s TETRA network for emergency response has secured the 26th Universiade games in Shenzhen. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, Security Management Resources (SMR) Group has announced that James Butler will be joining their London-based team as the new Director. Also in corporate news, the Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) has appointed Larry Lien as its new Chairman and Marine Drive as Vice Chairman. Lien will work with the PSIA Board to develop strategies that maintain the organisation’s leadership position. In application news, Cassidian’s technology has been chosen for the Pope’s visit to Spain for World Youth Day (WYD). This event has been probably the most demanding for the national mobile voice and data communications network SIRDEE (Sistema de Radiocomunicaciones Digitales de Emergencia del Estado) in terms of the concentration of people being protected.

Over in the UK, the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEi 2011) is showcasing the latest equipment and systems for the defence and security industry. With over 1,300 exhibitors, DSEi is the world’s largest integrated defence and security expo. Looking forward to the 16th annual Securing New Ground Conference hosted by the Security Industry Association (SIA), it will be held at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City on 1-2 November 2011 and will share ideas on future trends and opportunities in the security industry. 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…

To begin the working week, Cassidian has won a contract from the Swiss defence procurement authority Armasuisse; it will give the Swiss Army one of the world’s most powerful advanced soldier systems. Global provider of intelligent IP video solutions March Networks, has launched its Command Video Management Platform, which provides customers with a sophisticated, user-friendly, web-based and highly customisable interface.

In corporate news, SightLogix President & CEO John Romanowich received the Security Industry Association (SIA) “Statesman Award” on June 21 during SIA’s 2011 Government Summit in Washington, DC. Facial recognition technology specialists Ayonix, joined “technology” forces with Wavestore to distribute Ayonix biometric and security solutions in UK and Europe. Also, Samsung has appointed John Fisk as the new IP Product Manager. Read more security news…

On today’s daily round-up, Q1 Labs, the global provider of total security intelligence solutions, is accelerating its EMEA expansion strategy and has opened new regional offices in Paris, Milan, Amsterdam and Copenhagen to boost its market. Khalifa University, Cassidian and Emiraje Systems have established the Cyber Operations Centre of Excellence that encourages and supports the development of intellectual property in the field of cyber operations. According to a survey of 1,000 UK workers commissioned by key safe specialist, Master lock, businesses are leaving themselves open to crime and loss in production time by placing the responsibility for security on their employees.

On an “events summary” note, the second edition of the annual Information Destruction (ID) Conference and Exhibition, organised by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) and its ID section proved even more successful than the first one, with a record number of delegates attending on the day. Next Level Security Systems, a developer of a new breed of unified, networked security solutions, received the Maximum Impact Award at the 2011 Electronic Security Expo security as a service category. Read more security news…