On today’s news round-up, Siemens has appointed Matthias Rebellius to lead the company’s Building Technologies (BT) Division of the Infrastructure & Cities Sector in the United States. In application news, Avigilon has installed 45 high-definition cameras ranging from 1 to 16 MP at the Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) in Iowa to prevent unlawful activity, and boost student and staff safety. Over in the UK, CEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, announced that they have now secured all of the 12 UK offices of long standing customer, Steria UK Ltd.

In events news, MOBOTIX presented new cameras and latest accessories at this year’s Light+Building tradeshow, which took place last week  in Frankfurt, Germany. Over in London, MOBOTIX will be hosting a Retail Technology Challenges and Solutions Seminar on the 14th of June at the iconic Gherkin office complex. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, Bosch Security Systems has introduced the Modular Alarm Platform 5000 Certified Partner Concept to further increase reseller and end-customer satisfaction. In application news, 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 in Oman. Over in London, the JANUS access control system from Grosvenor Technology has been protecting Broadgate, one of London’s premier business communities, for the last 15 years.

In events news, Optex will be showcasing its intrusion detection and perimeter protection capabilities at Counter Terror Expo, which will take place next week in London. Over in Poland, Tyco Security Product brands CEM Systems and Visonic will be showcasing their leading security solutions at Securex 2012, also scheduled for next week. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, Corps Security has won a bid at a military auction and now owns a helmet that belonged to Captain Sir Edward Walter who started the company 150 years ago. The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has launched a new Close Protection Special Award to recognise and reward excellence in the field of Close Protection, as well as raise the profile of the many outstanding professionals operating in this dynamic sector. Accellion, Inc. has recently announced its selection as a finalist for the SC Magazine Awards Europe 2012 within the category of Best Content Security product.

In application news, First Hawaiian Bank has expanded its relationship with NICE Actimize by selecting Actimize Enterprise Risk Case Manager to support the bank’s enterprise-wide financial crime strategy. Over in Mongolia, CEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, has announced that Oyu Tolgoi Copper and Gold mine has selected its AC2000 SE security management system to secure premises in the South Gobi region of the country. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, Idesco has announced the advent of a number of increasingly innovative – and even revolutionary – new concepts in contactless access control. Also in corporate news, AlienVault, creator of OSSIM, the de-facto standard open source SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) solution, has announced that it has closed an $8 million Series B financing led by new investor Trident Capital with participation from existing investors Adara Venture Partners and Neotec. In application news, OMIFCO has installed CEM’s AC20000 SE access control software to secure their premises in Oman.

Over in Singapore, Seaport Security Asia 2012 will be providing visitors valuable information for determining maritime security strategies. Also in events news, Asian Securitex 2012, to be held in June in Hong Kong, will be showcasing an array of innovative security technologies and equipment from around the world. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, Cassidian and ENERTRAG will be working together on beacons for wind turbines. They have signed a declaration of intent, whereby a radar from Cassidian will be integrated into ENERTRAG’s system of beacons. Also in corporate news, RISCO Group has held its unprecedented jeep tour in the mountains of Greece, which was the grand prize of its Outdoor Adventure Campaign. Over in Canada, Avigilon Corporation has announced that it has completed its previously announced initial public offering and secondary offering of its common shares. Avigilon’s common shares have only just begun trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “AVO”.

In application news, IndigoVision’s IP video solution has been employed to streamline logistics operations at Chronopost International in Paris, France. Around 150 cameras supervise the site and provide a valuable video record of shipments. In Krakow, Poland, CEM Systems has provided security management systems to Steskal, a specialist in bakery, confectionary and catering services. The system will be installed by CEM Approved Reseller, AGIS Fire & Security in Poland (formerly ADT Fire & Security). Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, Vaisala, a global leader in environmental and industrial measurement, has deployed MOBOTIX cameras for its solar powered monitoring solution. Also in application news, the North Star Mohican Casino in Wisconsin has upgraded their surveillance capability with an innovative integrated solution using IndigoVision’s IP video technology. In corporate news, CEM Systems will showcase its leading airport access control and integrated security solutions at the Inter Airport Europe exhibition, Munich Trade Fair in Germany from 11-14 October. HID Global is exhibiting physical and logical access control solutions at IFSEC South Africa at the Gallagher Convention Centre.

Looking forward to ASIS International 2011, EverFocus Electronics Corporation has selected Theia’s new megapixel auto-iris lenses for use in its EQH5200 series HDcctv and EAN3200 series IP cameras, which will be released at the show. Read more security news…

On today’s weekly round-up, MOBOTIX has released details of a new project at Dusk Till Dawn, the UK’s largest poker club, which is using MOBOTIX High Resolution CCTV to help protect customers and staff. Also in application news, CEM Systems has announced that the CEM AC2000 system at Budapest Airport, Hungary has been successfully extended to cover the new €200 million terminal at the airport – the “Sky Court”.  The extension was installed by approved reseller, Bull Hungary. Over in the US, Ohio’s Akron Zoo has selected Milestone’s XProtect VMS as a cost-effective and practical means to monitor animal health and behaviour.

In London, ASSA ABLOY Access Control and HID Global will be representing the latest news and views of the security sector at a dedicated seminar to be held at the prestigious Wallace Collection on Monday 12th September 2011. Looking forward to Integrated Security Solutions Expo (ISS Expo) which will take place in 2012, a morning of presentations focused on integrated security solutions will be held later this month to kick off a campaign to raise awareness for the event. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, Genetec has announced that the American Institute of Business (AIB) in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, has installed the state-of-the-art and cost-effective Omnicast video surveillance system to secure the 20-acre campus. Over in Europe, CEM Systems has announced that the CEM AC2000 system at Budapest Airport, Hungary, has been successfully extended to cover the new €200 million terminal at the airport – the “Sky Court”.  The extension was installed by approved reseller, Bull Hungary.

In corporate news, QNAP Security proudly announced the successful integration of a series of Samsung Techwin network cameras with the VioStor NVR (Network Video Recorder) series. Over in the UK, EverFocus has appointed Peter Robinson as its business development manager to drive sales growth across EverFocus’ range of HD-CCTV products. He will be responsible for ensuring that EverFocus capitalises on growth opportunities. In events news, the Enforcer Club’s text-to-win competition has enabled another installer the opportunity to showcase the latest in security technology, thanks to its unique prize.  Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, specialist in video display devices Matrox celebrates its 35th anniversary. GB Monitoring has welcomed the updated BS 8418 Code of Practice for remotely monitored CCTV systems, which is designed to increase detection standards and is expected to put pressure on non-compliant operators. Ingersoll Rand has integrated its electronic locking system with CEM Systems access control solutions.

Looking at new corporate roles and positions, PECAN CCTV has appointed Mark Blackwood to the new role of UK Sales Manager thanks to his eighteen-year sales representative and managerial experience for some of the industry’s major players. Pelco by Schneider Electric officials have announced that as of July 1, 2011, East Region systems integration Vice President Sam Belbina takes on the Security Centre of Excellence (COE) and Video organisation. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, software developer Cortech Developments is hosting a series of roadshows to evaluate the latest integrated building fire & security control technology. IP video software provider Milestone has doubled its UK team and set up new offices whilst expecting to boost numbers again by the end of the year. Siqura declared that its analogue and IP cameras are now UL-certified, joining the codecs, switches and fibre optic solutions in the Siqura UL listing.

On a festive note, CEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, announced that it has been named the winner of the Emerging Markets Airport awards (EMAA) 2011. The prestigious awards ceremony recognised CEM for its achievements in the security system at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi, Terminal 3. Barix AG, a pioneer in IP audio, monitoring, control and automation, announced that it has surpassed the 100,000 device threshold for sales as part of a highly successful 2010 that also saw major project wins and double-digit growth. Read more security news…