On today’s news round-up, HID Global announced that it has acquired EasyLobby, the industry leader in secure visitor management solutions. The acquisition delivers a number of potential synergies with HID Global’s portfolio. Also, Idesco will be announcing a number of increasingly innovative – and even revolutionary – new product concepts in access control. In application news, Arecont Vision’s megapixel SurroundVideo® panoramic cameras are providing superior image detail for real-time video surveillance and forensic investigations at a Shell Petrol Service Station in Kensington, South Africa.

Over in the UK, Cardiff Metropolitan University has enhanced student security and simplified its own operations with the adoption of the latest IP video technology from IndigoVision. In events news, following the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Verizon Wireless will be collaborating with HID Global and Yale Locks & Hardware to demonstrate the benefits of smartphones carrying mobile keys.  Read more security news…

On today’s weekly round-up, Nedap Security Management has won the Task Force EURO 2012 Topscorer Award for making a significant contribution in relation to the European Football Championship. Also in corporate news, Avigilon has expanded into the growing surveillance market in Southern Africa by appointing a new security industry expert, Ryno Van der Vyver, as the Regional Sales Manager for the area.  In Germany, nine Bavarian casinos will have their surveillance operations completely transformed with the installation of a fully digital IP video solution from IndigoVision.

In application news,  HID Global has announced that Beijing Metro has deployed an access control system consisting of the company’s network access controllers and contactless readers to help ensure the safety of its passengers and staff. In events news, a cutting edge MOBOTIX CCTV system stole the show at the George Orwell Festival as Stephen Barley delivered a candid presentation and demonstration on CCTV, how it has affected our lives, and the way in which it will shape our future for the better. Read more security news…

As this is our last eNewsletter round-up for 2011, from all of us at SourceSecurity.com, we would like to wish you and your families a very Happy Christmas and prosperous New Year! We will be back on the 3rd of January, ready to kick off 2012 with the latest news, events, products and more to keep you security informed.

On today’s weekly round-up, Canon Europe has entered a partnership with Genitech to increase its presence in the French network camera market. Genitech is now offering its customers in France Canon’s full range of network cameras. Also in corporate news, sensitive to environmental considerations in the security and video surveillance industry, Panasonic will begin manufacturing products in energy-efficient facilities and will be using fewer hazardous materials as well. Over in Spain, Zucchetti Axess recently implemented an employee time & attendance system for Airbus using multifunctional LEGIC read & write terminals.

In other application news, Idesco’s Cardea reader has been employed in Electric RaceAbout (E-RA), an electric sportscar jointly developed by Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Lahti University of Applied Sciences and Lappeenranta University of Technology. Over in Paris, HID Global’s Secure Identity ObjectÔ (SIO) technology has won a CARTES & IDentification 2011 SESAME award for the most innovative solution of the year. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has just launched a free guide for using access control systems in the utilities sector. The guide explains how access control systems can better improve the protection of sites such as water, oil and nuclear plants, as well as administrative or production offices within the sector. NICE Systems has announced the financial results for the third quarter ending on the 30th of September 2011. NICE recorded revenues of $200.4 million, up 14% year over year.

In events news, Gallagher will be launching its new Command Centre v7.00 at events across the UK where end-users, channel partners and consultants will have a chance to see demonstrations and ask staff about the products. Also in the UK, Panasonic is presenting a series of keynotes covering many aspects of its i-Pro SmartHD security and surveillance solutions. Over in Paris, HID Global’s Secure Identity ObjectÔ (SIO) technology has won a CARTES & IDentification 2011 SESAME award for the most innovative solution of the year. Read more security news…

On today’s weekly round-up, RISCO Group has held its unprecedented jeep tour in the mountains of Greece, which was the grand prize of its Outdoor Adventure Campaign. Also in corporate news, HID Global and ASSA ABLOY have extended their patent portfolio for physical and logical access control on mobile platforms. Over in Finland, the city of Raisio is deploying a Video Management System (VMS) solution from March Networks to protect the city’s property, accelerate incident response and ensure the safety and security of residents. With the season change and nights growing longer, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has released simple security precautions to prevent theft this winter, since darker nights lead to an increase in opportunistic crime.

In events news, Cooper Security has hosted a number of charity golf events raising over £2,000 for Help of Heroes. Due to the success of these events, Cooper Security will also be holding similar charity events throughout 2012. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, HID Global and ASSA ABLOY have extended their patent portfolio for physical and logical access control on mobile platforms. Also in corporate news, ComNet has expanded its sales team in order to meet the demand for ComNet products in Francophone countries in Eurasia. With nights growing longer, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has released simple security precautions to prevent theft this winter, since darker nights lead to an increase in opportunistic crime.

Cooper Security has hosted a number of charity golf events raising over £2,000 for Help of Heroes. Due to the success of these events, Cooper Security will also be holding similar charity events throughout 2012. In application news, Autovie is using real-time traffic video surveillance system based on Infinova cameras, which have been originally selected because of their high image quality and mechanical reliability. Read more security news…

On today’s weekly round-up, Arecont Vision’s megapixel cameras have improved security at the Valletta cruise ship terminal in Malta. Over in London, ASSA ABLOY and HID Global have presented the latest revolutionary thinking in access control and security at a dedicated event held at the prestigious Wallace Collection. Also looking to improve services within the UK, the British Security Industry Association (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 events news, looking back at ASIS International 2011, Samsung Techwin America has introduced a new high-quality, high-performance NVR line and Arecont Vision has unveiled its new D4SO series outdoor all-in-one dome cameras. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, Optex REDSCAN detectors are preventing theft of high value goods at a major distribution centre near Birmingham. Also in application news, Arecont Vision’s megapixel cameras have improved security at the Valletta cruise ship terminal in Malta. In corporate news, integrated building security systems provider G4S Technology has appointed Duncan Cooke as Director of Sales and Marketing, Steve Pike as Business Development Manager and Steve Mabbutt as Campaign Manager, to build upon recent growth.

In events news, the International Association of Healthcare Security & Safety will conduct a conference programme at the ISC Solutions 2011 International Security event, which will take place on the 2nd and 3rd of November in New York. Over in London, ASSA ABLOY and HID Global have presented the latest revolutionary thinking in access control and security at a dedicated event held at the prestigious Wallace Collection. 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 news round-up, ADPRO FastTrace 2by Xtralis has been helping to prevent further break-ins at a major warehousing facility in the West Midlands, after it suffered a number of attacks resulting in thousands of pounds worth of stock being stolen. Also in application news, the Stafford London hotel by Kempinksi, which is located in the heart of St. James and was originally built as a private residence in the 17th century, has chosen a bespoke electronic access control solution from SALTO installed by Ansador. In corporate news, Milestone has released Device Pack 5.6 that offers dedicated integration between Milestone XProtect software and the new Bosch 832 series of IP cameras. Milestone XProtect has thus been the first third-party video management software to support the newest models in this Bosch line of IP cameras.

Over in Hong Kong, HID Global has appointed Simon Siew as the Managing Director, Identity and Access Management of Asia Pacific (APAC), where he will be responsible for driving the company’s business objectives and financial performance as well as the successful promotion of the HID Global brand in Asia Pacific. Also in China, Verint Systems has announced that it has been named a “Top 10 Foreign Security Brand in China” by HC360 Security Networks, thanks to Verint’s brand strength and technology. Read more security news…