In today’s news round-up, CEM systems has been awarded a contract to secure Auckland Airport in New Zealand. In events news, Barix will showcase its new IP paging solution at ISC West 2013, which takes place in Las Vegas in April. Over in Singapore, Synectics has collaborated with Bricomp International to demonstrate information integration at AeroXchange 2013.

In corporate news, IDIS has appointed John Fisk as Product Manager. John will lead product management for the suite of high-definition video solutions due to be launched at this year’s IFSEC International. Finally, Elbit systems’ subsidiary has won a contract to supply Electric Warfare systems for multipurpose land missions. Read more security news…

In today’s news round-up, Octavian Security has welcomed Raul Viana to its Contract Management Team. Raul will manage the company’s relationships with a portfolio of blue chip clients. In other corporate news, Samsung has appointed Dirk Brand as Senior Business Development Manager for Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Dirk has spent the last 15 years working for SeeTec AG and he is also one of the founders of the company.

In application news, Agent Video Intelligence has partnered with Axis Communications and Milestone Systems to deliver a cutting-edge IP surveillance system to Wirsol Solar UK. Over in Dubai, CEM Systems has announced that their AC2000 security management system has been successfully installed at the new Concourse Terminal 3 in Dubai International Airport. In events news, ASIS International has announced Prof. Dr. Leonard Yong as a keynote speaker at ASIS Middle East 2013. Read more security news…

In today’s weekly news round-up, Fireco Ltd. automatic door operators have been installed at the University of London College undergraduates hall of residence to help ease disabled access in a number of locations, including the reception area, dining hall and laundry. Also in application news, CEM Systems has installed its AC2000 SE powerful access and security management system at Abu Dhabi Investment Council headquarters, Al Bahar Towers.

In events news, the ASIS 4th Middle East Security Conference and Exhibition will be held on 17-19 February under the patronage of the Deputy Ruler of Dubai, at the Intercontinental Dubai Festival City. Over in Taiwan, Composec 2013, which takes place in Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, has attracted 40 key component suppliers from around the world. Finally, members of the British Security Industry Association’s Export Council are offering an exclusive preview of the new security innovations that visitors can expect to see at Intersec 2013, which is taking place this week in Dubai. Read more security news…

In today’s news round-up, Pyronix has utilised its Facebook page to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. For every new like they get on their Facebook page, Pyronix will donate £1 to the charity. In application news, CEM Systems has recently announced that the AC2000 SE (Standard Edition) security management system has been successfully installed at Abu Dhabi Investment Council headquarters, Al Bahar Towers.

In events news, Xtralis received a Special Jury Award for its Open-area Smoke Imaging Detector (OSID) at Expoprotection 2012, which took place in France in December. The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is offering an exclusive preview of the new security innovations that visitors can expect to see at Intersec 2013, which is taking place between January 15th-17th in Dubai. Also at Intersec 2013, AMG-Panogenics will unveil their new TotemCam360 solution, which has been developed specifically as an integrated, remote camera and recording system for area and perimeter intrusion. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, during the recent IFSEC 2012 tradeshow, organisers of the show announced the winners of the IFSEC International Security Industry Awards 2012. Amongst the winners was Siemens, who picked up an award for Security Project or Security Installation of the Year. For those attending the Airport Show 2012 taking place in Dubai over the new few days, CEM Systems will be on hand, showcasing its airport-specific access control solution - CEM AC2000 AE (Airport Edition). At the 36th Annual IACP LEIM Conference and Exposition Indianapolis, IN, CNL Software will be delivering a workshop focusing on “Best Practices in Citywide Surveillance for Urban Security and Smart Cities” alongside Cisco Systems.

In other news, Octavian Security has invested in a fleet of new greener patrol cars to step up its commitment to becoming a more environmentally friendly business. Lastly, Videotec has appointed Gianluca Bassan as its new Marketing Manager. He will be responsible for enhancing Videotec’s offer, technology and communications in all the markets where it operates. Read more security news…

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…