In today’s news round-up, HID Global will demonstrate its new FARGO HDPii Plus Card Printer/Encoder at CARTES America 2013, which closes this week. Featuring the company’s fifth generation of High Definition Printing (HDP) technology, the new HDPii Plus enables the secure, instant issuance of both ISO magnetic swipe and contact/contactless EMV cards. In other events news, AxxonSoft will celebrate its 10th birthday at this year’s IFSEC International 2013. At the event, AxxonSoft will present version 3.1 of its Axxon Next open platform video management software (VMS).

In corporate news, Octavian Security has been announced as a finalist for the Nottingham Post Business Awards, which take place tomorrow. In other corporate news, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has published a revised edition of its CCTV users’ logbook, to reflect recent developments relating to industry standards and governance. Finally, Connexion2′s new 8 Series Identicom has been shortlisted for the “Lone Worker Protection Solutions of The Year” award at the IFSEC and FIREX Awards 2013. Launched at IFSEC last year, Connexion2’s 8 Series Identicom range has proved immensely popular due to its smaller size and extended functionality. Read more security news…

In today’s news round-up, HID Global has announced that it will demonstrate a range of innovative Identity Assurance solutions at this year’s Infosecurity 2013. HID will highlight its latest ActivID Appliance Authentication solution and conduct live mobile authentication demonstrations at the show, which opens tomorrow. In other events news, TDSi will showcase its EXgarde 4.1 Integrated Access Control Software at IFSEC 2013. John Davies, Managing Director of TDSi, will also be delivering a number of presentations at the IFSEC Academy Centre Stage.

In corporate news, IDIS has announced the opening of a new distributor network in the Netherlands. IDIS Benelux BV offers customers a direct and local operation for DirectIP sales, service and technical support. In other corporate news, eneo and AxxonSoft have announced a technology partnership. AxxonSoft video management software now supports numerous eneo IP cameras, delivering an optimum surveillance solution. Finally, Fairway plans to exhibit intelligence-gathering operations at the Counter Terror Expo 2013, which takes place this week in London. Fairway’s remit is to detect, deter or disrupt terrorist activity and its Key intelligence-gathering operations include Operation Lightning, Operation Trammel, and Operation Camion. Read more security news…

In today’s weekly news round-up, The British Security Institute Association (BSIA) has launched a new blog named Security HQ, which will act as a focus for the Association’s rapidly developing social media and online activity. HID Global has released its predictions for the top secure identity trends of 2013. The predictions span a broad range of market segments including physical access control and mobile access control.

In other corporate news, DVTEL has achieved a substantial increase in revenues throughout 2012 and will be continuing with its rebranding efforts in 2013. Over in Sweden, Milestone Systems has launched its next-generation Channel Partner Program for its global network. In application news, MOBOTIX AG has released details of a project for Aerohub Newquay Cornwall Airport that will help to secure the new multi-million pound aerospace development area and critical access roads. Read more security news…

In today’s news round-up, HID Global has released its predictions for the top security identity trends of 2013. The predictions span a broad range of market segments including physical access control and mobile access control. Over in Egypt, AirLive has teamed up with Etisalat to provide a home surveillance package which will enhance family safety. In other corporate news, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has released a free guide aimed at helping the retail sector to better understand the benefits of access control security systems.

In application news, Qccess has installed its wireless optical CCTV video transmission system in a Korean apartment complex. Finally, Mobotix AG has released details of a project for Aerohub Newquay Cornwall Airport that will help to secure the new multi-million pound aerospace development area and critical access roads. Read more security news…

In today’s news weekly round-up, VidSys has announced details of its growth and expansion throughout Europe and the Middle East as demand for its PSIM software increases. A recent report by IMS Research has found that analogue security cameras accounted for 87% of total camera shipments in the consumer and DIY video surveillance market. Also in the UK, security exporters from the British Security Industry Association’s Export Council have revealed how they have fought back against the impact of the recession by expanding into new markets, a trend that’s set to continue in 2013.

In application news, HID Global has recently announced that its industry and logistics radio frequency identification (RFID) tag solution combined with HID Global readers have been chosen by the AMCS Group to help customers optimise their waste management processes. Finally, IndigoVision’s IP cameras have been installed at the Farnborough College of Technology, UK, in order to safeguard students and premises by replacing its existing and non-integrated surveillance systems. Read more security news…

In today’s news round-up, a recent study commissioned by Axis Communications has revealed that nearly 50% of UK retailers said that the IT department is the key to harnessing all the benefits of IP surveillance systems. Connexion2 has become the first company to be audited and approved against the updated BS8484:2011 approval. The British Standard for lone worker security provision has been updated and now includes increased data protection for incident or Red Alert data and customer data. Over in Germany, COMPRION is celebrating ten years of preventing mobile phone and smart card failure.

In application news, HID Global has recently announced that its industry and logistics radio frequency identification (RFID) tag solution combined with HID Global readers have been chosen by the AMCS Group to help customers optimise their waste management processes. Finally, G4S Technology has been awarded a contract to provide the latest access control and barrier entry systems at the University of West London. Read more security news…

In today’s news weekly round-up, Linear LLC has announced that there has been an overwhelming response to their first ever inter-office food drive. Beginning in August, competing teams from various offices challenged and encouraged one another to collect non-perishable food items for local community food banks. In application news, HID Global recently announced that its networked access controllers, contactless smart cards and readers have been deployed at the Anhui Wantong Expressway Building to provide multi-layered security. Over in Italy, Milestone Systems’ open platform IP video management software (VMS) is being used with Sony network cameras by the Andria Cathedral for security surveillance.

In events news, Tyco Security Products has showcased a host of innovative new products from its portfolio of brands at this year’s Sicurezza Show, which runs until the 9th November in Rho, Milan. Finally, IFSEC is seeking to compile a list of the forty most influential players in the global security and fire industry, which will represent the entire security buying chain from manufacturer through to distributor, installer, integrator, consultant, trainer and end user. Read more security news…

In today’s news round-up, BAE Systems, QinetiQ, AIGIS Blast Protection, TPS, Permali Gloucester Ltd, MIRA, Sigmatex and the University of Nottingham have formed LiMBS (Lightweight Material & Structures for Blast and Ballistic Survivability). LiMBS aims to develop enhanced lightweight and cost effective multi-layer/multi-material structures. CheckMySystems has signed-up electronic security product provider IPX360 Solutions to act as its agent for CheckMyCCTV in the North American market. Over in Germany, Xtralis® has established a new headquarters in Molfsee to serve as a base of operations for its rapidly growing business in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH).

In application news, HID Global recently announced that its networked access controllers, contactless smart cards and readers have been deployed at the Anhui Wantong Expressway Building to provide multi-layered security. Finally, Milestone Systems’ open platform IP video management software (VMS) is being used with Sony network cameras by the Andria Cathedral in Italy for security surveillance. Read more security news…

In today’s news weekly round-up, HID Global has announced the initiation of a comprehensive, multi-year project to establish a new North American centre of operations. The new Genuine HID Operations Centre will be located in Austin, Texas. SightLogix has appointed REP Marketing Solutions Inc. as a manufacturer’s representative firm in the Northeast United States, for the company’s outdoor video analytics security systems. Over in the UK, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has suggested a variety of security measures, which homeowners and businesses should adhere to during winter.

In other corporate news, IMS Research has predicated the global market for Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) to reach $350.4 million by the end of 2012, a growth of 6.9 percent from the previous year. Finally, OnSSI’s Ocularis video surveillance software has provided an added layer of security at the final Presidential Debate, which took place on October 22nd at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida. Read more security news…

In today’s news round-up, HID Global has announced the initiation of a comprehensive, multiyear project to establish a new North American centre of operations. The new Genuine HID Operations Centre will be located in Austin, Texas. Members of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) have won awards in eight out of the sixteen categories at this year’s The Security Excellence Awards, which took place last week in London. The awards aim to acknowledge and celebrate the security industry’s best practitioners and projects that have achieved the uppermost standards and accomplishments. In other corporate news, LILIN has announced their integration with Control4, a leading provider of personalised automation and control solutions.

In application news, SpotterRF has recently announced that its new, patented radar technology will be used to protect public bridges managed by the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA). The project, which is led by Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), will see upgraded security at five Maryland bridges. Finally, ASIS International has announced that Dr. Richard Weixing Hu, Associate Professor at the University of Hong Kong, will be a keynote speaker at the ASIS 6th Asia-Pacific Security Forum & Exhibition. Read more security news…