On today’s weekly round-up, we begin with news from the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), who has urged British organisations to step up security in the wake of Osama Bin Laden’s death. Organiser’s of the upcoming Transport Security Expo have also commented on this news and have advised that the show will be focusing on aviation security and the security of global supply chains networks across the globe. For those looking forward to IFSEC 2011, Honeywell and Pelco have announced that they will each be showcasing a broad range of security solutions.
In application news, Geutebruck has been chosen to supply new video security systems for 1,200 local branches of Germany’s second largest bank, the Commerzbank AG. Lastly, HID Global’s credential and reader solutions have been selected by Banco do Nordeste do Brasil (BNB) to reinforce its access control system for physical access at their administrative offices headquartered in Fortaleza, Ceará. Read more security news…
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On today’s round-up, we take a look at the top news stories of the week. We begin with Dallmeier, whose products have appeared in the blockbuster movie “Unknown” alongside the likes of Diane Kruger and Liam Neeson. Moving from the dizzy heights of the big screen to the small one, Arecont Vision has released a series of best practice training videos on their YouTube channel to help integrators and users get the most out of Arecont Vision’s megapixel cameras. At Citypoint, one of the City of London’s landmark buildings, Wavestore has been chosen to help upgrade the building’s CCTV system.
In its latest study, IMS Research asks: “How safe is your home with video surveillance?” and comments on the global growth of security cameras being sold through the retail channel in 2010. For those anticipating the upcoming IFSEC 2011 tradeshow, Fujinon will be introducing its new 60x, day/night 2 megapixel resolution HD telephoto CCTV zoom lens and SeeTec has announced that it will be showcasing its innovative IP video management software. Lastly, Siqura has announced that its newest cameras will use Pixim’s Seawolf image sensor. Read more security news…
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To kick-off the mid-week round-up, we begin with Hollywood news from Dallmeier, whose products have appeared in the blockbuster movie “Unknown” alongside the likes of Diane Kruger and Liam Neeson. Arecont Vision has released a series of best practice training videos on their YouTube channel to help integrators and users get the most out of Arecont Vision’s megapixel cameras. At the MOD’s Qinetic operated Eskmeals Weapons and Equipment Firing range, Visimetrics’ flagship FASTAR CCTV recording solution has been deployed.
In events news, SeeTec has announced that it will be showcasing its IP video management software at IFSEC 2011. At this year’s Cards Asia 2011 starting today, the focus will be smart card applications and payments innovation. Read more security news…
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To start off the news round-up, we begin with Abloy UK, who will be demonstrating their electromechanical product portfolio at this year’s IFSEC tradeshow. Taking place in Vienna this week is the 10th ASIS International European Security Conference & Exhibition. The show is expected to attract around 400 senior security professionals. Organisers of ITEC 2011 have reported that it is set to become a major platform for safety and security discussions for military experts.
In other news, Trub, a provider of tachograph smart cards, has announce that it has been chosen to supply smart cards to Macedonia, Moldavia, Ukraine and Uzbekistan, making it the market leader for the tachograph smart cards first introduced in 2004. Lastly, CNL software and megatel, a leading developer of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for the Aviation Industry and Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP), have joined forces to work on a Middle Eastern project. Read more security news...
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On today’s round-up, ADT has released “A Guide to CCTV in Schools” as part of their “Security in Schools Series” to ensure the protection of pupils, staff and property. For those eager to learn about lighting for network cameras, Raytec has recently released a white paper on the subject, designed to fill the current knowledge gap in the industry. At the recent MOBOTIX UK and Ireland National Partner Conference, the SourceSecurity.com team were invited to get the low-down on the latest MOBOTIX products and learn a little more about the “decentralised concept” – the secret behind MOBOTIX’s success.
In other news, Harper Chalice has launched a new website to help planners improve site and building protection with electrified systems, following its top-ranking performance in recent rough weather testing by independent government assessors. Lastly, EMIRAJE Systems LLC has received the contract for command and control system of the UAE (Emirates Command and Control System ECCS) by the Forces Headquarters Armed Arab Emirates (UAE). Read more security news…
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On today’s news round-up, Bosch has begun its Video Solutions tour 2011, visiting cities across Europe and beyond. The tour is aimed at industry professionals interested in learning about the latest security solutions and seeing first-hand demonstration of a range of Bosch products. Salford City Council has been honoured with the Public Sector Security Award, which is given to the Local Authority or Central Government project that gives due consideration to security in the enhancement of the safety of staff and residents. In Warsaw, Poland, Nedap Security has opened a new office to serve the Polish security market.
In other news, Wavestore is set to showcase its digital recording solutions at IFSEC 2011, highlighting the addition of its open platform software to a range of its security products. Lastly, at the other much-anticipated show, ISC West 2011, Diebold has stepped forward as the top-level sponsor for the Security Industry Association (SIA) Customer Appreciation Reception. Read more security news…
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On the mid-week round-up today, SightLogix announces the new appointment of security industry expert Guy Walker, who joins the company as Northeast Director of Sales. After 20 years at Samsung Techwin, Mr Lucas Lee is appointed as its new Managing Director. As a response to the recent unrest in Egypt, G4S has helped repatriate over 1,000 clients from the region via the country’s key international transport hubs including airports, ports and country borders.
In other news, with the help of the reputable Google Ad Planner the SourceSecurity.com team has compiled some interesting figures to show which websites are leading in the security space. Lastly, Altronix has chosen LCA Sales Company as its manufacturers’ representative for New Jersey and the greater New York City area. Read more security news…
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At the top of the pile on today’s news-round up, Avigilon’s high-definition surveillance system has been chosen to protect a residential care home in Indianapolis, Indiana. In Colombia, Verint’s management software solution along with a mixture of its encoders, video analytics and IP cameras, are being implemented to secure a subsidiary of one of the largest brewing companies worldwide, Bavaria. Honeywell welcomes Franco P.L. van Heijningen as the new general manager for its Vindicator electronic security systems business.
In other news, Xtralis has added Bold Communications as the newest member of its ADPRO Advantage Partner Programme. Lastly, ADT announced the release of its blueprint for ‘Securing the Student City,’ a guide to helping universities across the UK face campus safety head-on. Read more security news…
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We kick off the news round-up with not one, but two articles from IMS Research on possible video surveillance trends to watch out for in 2011. They have predicted that the commercial thermal security market will expand rapidly as more vendors offer “affordable” thermal cameras to existing customer bases. IMS also reports that India’s video surveillance boom may be as big as China’s in the coming years. In events news, at this year’s BSEC exhibition, ASSA ABLOY will be showcasing its smart locking system as part of a wide range of integrated security solutions for schools.
In other news, a merger between the subsidiaries of Cassidian and Atlas Elektronik has formed a new company under the name of SIGNALIS that will provide maritime safety and security solutions. Lastly, Peter Lusty has been appointed as Chief Executive by GPS personal tracking expert Geonovo Ltd. Read more security news…
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