In today’s news round-up, Tyco Security Products will introduce several new products at IFSEC 2013. Leading the innovation charge for the company is a new feature-rich hybrid intrusion platform from DSC. PowerSeries Neo redefines intrusion security by combining the flexibility of a modular, hardwired system with the simplicity of wireless devices. In corporate news, Skyguard has announced significant business growth in 2012. The board is delighted with this achievement which follows the investment of several million pounds in service infrastructure, new technology and product development.

In other corporate news, staff members at Octavian Security have been trained in counter-terrorism measures and crime prevention. The company, which provides protection to businesses, sites and people across the UK, arranged for more than 50 Security Officers to undertake the specialist session alongside Nottinghamshire Police. In application news, Lumidigm fingerprint readers will replace the biometric system used at registration stations at the Ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge. The Port of Antwerp is Europe’s second largest port, while Zeebrugge is the central port for Europe’s automotive industry and has the largest liquefied natural gas terminal complex in Europe. Finally, G4S security recently won the British Security Industry Associtaion (BSIA) Award for “Best Regional Team” (South West) in recognition of their work at the Hinkley Point C nuclear new build site in Somerset. Read more security news…

In today’s news round-up, over 20 companies listed on the Security 50 ranking will be exhibiting at Secutech 2013, which takes place between April 24th-26th in Taiwan. In corporate news, Raytec is to host a new spring webinar programme. Its headline session, “Network Illuminators Explored”, will focus on IP addressable lighting, coinciding with the launch of Raytec’s first ever range of network illuminators- VARIO IP.

In other corporate news, CNL Software has delivered IPSecurityCenter training to a range of regional security specialists, as well as systems integrators and security system providers. In application news, Axis Communications IP-based surveillance system has been installed at OCS’ UK office. Finally, G4S has won a 3 year contract to secure British Airways at London Airports. Read more security news…

In today’s weekly news round-up, UBM Live recently announced that IFSEC will move from Birmingham’s NEC to London’s Excel in June 2014. The decision comes at the end of a 12-month period of research and consultation with stakeholders across all communities, which resulted in overwhelming support for a move to London. TDSi has backed British manufacturing by producing its key products in the UK.

In application news, G4S Security Services has made history by securing the UK’s first police-free international football match. Over in India, AMG will exhibit its Ethernet switch and Camera series at SECUTECH India 2013, which takes place in Mumbai from February 28th to March 2nd. Finally, Aimetis has integrated its video management software with eneo IP products. The partnership offers more flexibility and system components for video surveillance solutions. Read more security news…

In today’s news round-up, G4S Secure Solutions Inc. has recently announced that it plans to hire 6,000 returning military veterans and their family members by the end of 2013. Marc Ladin has been named the next CMO for Arecont Vision and will be focusing on increasing market awareness of the company’s capabilities. In other corporate news, IMS Research has published a new study which suggests that smart card credentials are expected to lead the next generation of credentials used for physical access control and secondary applications.

In applications news, NICE Systems announced that it is implementing its surveillance portfolio in the city of Sochi, Russia, as part of its “Safe City” initiative for mitigating security, safety, and operational risks. Finally, Mayflex has launched the first in a series of Talking Head educational videos which involve Mayflex’s security sales team talking about various technologies available within the security arena. Read more security news…

In today’s news round-up, G4S will be giving away iPads to 10 attendees at this year’s ASIS 2012 show. Winners will be drawn daily from those who complete the G4S Puzzle Game. Lumidigm has announced Innometriks Inc. will be demonstrating its Rhino reader which utilises Lumidigm fingerprint biometrics to handle high security authentication applications. Videx will also be at the show, exhibiting its CyberKey Vault Management system.

At the Essen Security show, taking place from the 25th to the 28th of September 2012, Heitel and Xtralis will be showcasing several new security solutions, including the HeiTel VideoGateway series and VESDA –  the world’s leading brand of very early warning smoke detector. Lastly, HID Global has announced that it has entered into an agreement with RedCloud, provider of web-based physical access control systems. The agreement will enable RedCloud to resell HID Global’s EasyLobby Secure Visitor Management (SVM) software as part of a comprehensive solution. Read more security news…

In today’s news round-up, we bring you breaking news that Norbain, the largest CCTV distributor in the UK, has gone into Administration, but been sold as a “pre-pack” deal immediately to Newbury Investments (UK) Ltd. Read more about this intriguing turn of events. We will be exploring this in detail over the coming weeks as the facts unfold. Also in corporate news, Honeywell has announced that their First Alert Professional Program has been joined by Floyd Total Security and Pacific Alarm Systems. The First Alert Professional Program is the largest independent security dealer network in the United States.

In application news, the New York State Bridge Authority has chosen to deploy SightLogix’ video perimeter security system to secure the Bear Mountain Bridge, Newburgh-Beacon Bridge, Mid-Hudson Bridge, Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge and the Rip Van Winkle Bridge which together serve over 1 million Hudson River crossings each week. Over in London, G4S Technology has been chosen to manage the major expansion and upgrade work to City & Islington College’s access control system, in time for the 2012/13 enrolment intake in September. Also in London, Samsung has been chosen to supply its digital video recorders to the Kia Oval, one of the UK’s most famous international sporting venues, to record video of crowd activity during match days. Read more security news…

In today’s news round-up, QNAP Systems has partnered with TappIn to offer on-the-go access to digital contents stored on QNAP’s Turbo NAS devices. Also in corporate news, John Tidwell has joined Ecl-ips as their new Business Development Director. Over in London, G4S Technology have been chosen to manage the major expansion and upgrade work to City & Islington College’s access control system, in time for the 2012/13 enrolment intake in September.

Also in application news, Milestone’s XProtect open platform IP video management software (VMS) has been implemented in more than 30 government judicial buildings in Costa Rica. In events news, Honeywell was at the recent Electronic Security Expo (ESX) in Nashville, Tennessee to give a live demonstration of its NetAXS-123 access control technology. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, the Symmetry Security Management System from G4S Technology has now integrated with Wavesight, Europe’s leading innovator in wireless solutions for secure transmission video. Also in corporate news, Samsung Electronics has joined the  OSPT Alliance to develop commercialised semiconductor products. Over in the UK, MOBOTIX has announced that they have been invited to take part in forthcoming business mornings aimed at clients and specifiers which is being run by the Electrical Contractors’ Association.

In application news, Virtua Healthcare has upgraded its video surveillance with Arecont Vision IP megapixel cameras. The IP based network system takes advantage of the performance and cost efficiencies of Arecont cameras. Over in Spain, Zucchetti Axess recently implemented an employee time & attendance system for Airbus using multifunctional LEGIC read & write terminals. In events news, Mission 500 is seeking applicants for the 2012 Mission 500 CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Award and Humanitarian Awards. The Awards will be presented at a special cocktail reception in March 2012 during ISC West in Las Vegas. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, Vemotion Interactive has announced that Ian Foxley has joined the team to spearhead Business Development in the Defence and Security sectors. Foxley provides an eclectic blend of defence, security and commercial experience. Also, CNL Software has appointed Ramon Grado to the role of International Sales Director, thanks to his experience of over 25 years in business leadership with small and large companies around the world including Exxon/Mobil, PepsiCo, TYCO and Schneider Electric.

Over in the US, the Security Industry Association’s (SIA) Government Relations Director Don Erickson was named CEO at the annual board of directors meeting. Also in corporate news, Connexion2 and G4S Justice Services, LLC have joined forces to deliver tailored lone worker solutions in the USA & Canada across a range of market sectors incorporating a wide variety of lone worker applications. During the sixth annual Axis Channel Convergence Conference (ACCC) held in Boston this October, Secure-i was named “Hosting Partner of the Year for North America”. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, Mayflex has appointed Carlene Field as Electronic Security Field Sales Account Manager. She brings 15 years of experience in the security industry, both from the side of distributors and manufacturers of security products. Also in corporate news, G4S has been awarded Certification to ISO 27001, the internationally recognised standard for information security management systems, demonstrating their commitment to adopt best practice for data security. This is the first time a building security business has attained the award. Veracity has won the Security Innovation of the Year award for its COLDSTORE video surveillance solution. In application news, North American Video has upgraded video surveillance at Commerce Casino in Los Angeles.

In events news, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) in partnership with Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Kent and Thames Valley Police forces, and in conjunction with the Federation of Small Businesses, is organising the Business Crime Conference 2011, scheduled for Wednesday 30th November in Surrey. Read more security news…