In today’s news round-up, Honeywell is to showcase key technology trends including cloud based solutions, proliferation of mobile devices, and easier system integration for new products and solutions at this year’s IFSEC International, which takes place next month in Birmingham, UK. Enhanced versions of Honeywell’s products will be on show at stand E80, Hall 4. In other events news, Winfrasoft’s PINgrid solution has been awarded “Best Secure Transaction” at the SC Awards Europe 2013.

In corporate news, Pilgrims Group has appointed John McCaffery as Director for the Middle East following the company’s continued expansion in the region. He will continue to grow the Pilgrims brand in the Middle East, particularly within Iraq in the oil and gas and EPCM markets. Over in the UK, AMG Systems and Viseum have announced a strategic technology partnership, which is expected to create huge synergy for both companies, to the benefit of end users. Finally, Crocus Technology has announced the release of a prototype of Match in Place (MiP), a distinctive security technique that strengthens user authentication in digital transactions. Crocus also showcased at this year’s CARTES America, which closed yesterday in Las Vegas. Read more security news…

In today’s weekly news round-up, HID Global is demonstrating its new FARGO HDPii Plus Card Printer/Encoder at CARTES America 2013, which closes today. Featuring the company’s fifth generation of High Definition Printing (HDP) technology, the new HDPii Plus enables a secure, instant issuance of both ISO magnetic swipe and contact/contactless EMV cards. Over in the UK, 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.

Also at IFSEC 2013, AxxonSoft will present version 3.1 of its Axxon Next open platform video management software (VMS), as well as celebrate its birthday alongside partners, friends and clients. In other events news, this year’s ISC West has been deemed as a success, with many companies such as Honeywell, Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies and HID witnessing high volumes of traffic to their booths. Finally, 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. Read more security news…

In today’s weekly news round-up, Geutebruck France has recently opened its fourth office. Situated in Bordeaux, the new premises provides sales and technical support to the South West of France. The office will be headed by Arnaud Tacchini, who has recently joined the company. In events news, ASSA ABLOY will showcase its Aperio wireless locking technology range at IFSEC 2013, with the full Aperio product range being on display at the ASSA ABLOY stand.

In other events news, The Women’s Security Council (WSC) has granted Axis Communications’ Vice President of Global Sales its Woman of the Year Award 2013 in the manufacturer category. The WSC award honours the top female professionals in the physical security industry in a variety of categories. The winners were presented at this year’s ISC West. In corporate news, Dallmeier has received Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) certification. Certification as an Authorised Economic Operator identifies Dallmeier as a reliable and trustworthy organisation in international commerce. Finally, Honeywell Building Solutions has secured a three year contract to maintain business critical systems at Raithwaite Hall Country Retreat. Read more security news…

In today’s news round-up, The Women’s Security Council (WSC) has granted Axis Communications’ Vice President of Global Sales its Woman of the Year Award 2013 in the manufacturer category. The WSC award honours the top female professionals in the physical security industry in a variety of categories. The winners were presented at this year’s ISC West. In application news, Honeywell Building Solutions has secured a three year contract to maintain business critical systems at Raithwaite Hall Country Retreat, Whitby. The service agreement includes a planned preventive maintenance programme, regular system testing, emergency call-outs and replacement parts.

In other application news, NICE Systems recently announced that the City of San Diego Public Utilities Department is implementing NICE Situator and NiceVision Net to help secure its water supply. The integrated NICE Security portfolio will enable seamless, efficient, and centralised monitoring of 64 facilities. In corporate news, Airlive has announced the implementation of strategic plans to increase product availability throughout Poland, through a partnership with E-Systems. Finally, SSAIB will have a double presence at this year’s IFSEC and FIREX International shows in Birmingham. The UK’s leading certification body for organisations is exhibiting on separate stands within both shows from 13-16 May at the NEC. Read more security news…

In today’s news round-up, HESIS Fire and Security has been recognised for its extensive capabilities and considerable experience in the fire industry by becoming an approved partner of Gent by Honeywell. The Gent 24 Network of Approved System Integrators are independent fire specialist companies who have been selected, trained and approved based on their excellent knowledge and experience in the fire industry. In application news, Bosch’s AutoDome and FlexiDome cameras have been selected by Changi Airport in Singapore to help keep the airport secure. Over in the Caribbean, mobiDEOS’ MobileCamViewer has been deployed by Family Bookstore on the island of St. Maarten.

In events news, the recent Global Security Summit at London’s Olympia exhibition centre provided an ideal backdrop for the high profile launch of the Harmony Alliance, a solutions-driven initiative created by four leading UK-headquartered electronic security product manufacturers. Finally, Integrated Systems Europe recently announced the launch of the MegaPixel Summit, at ISE 2013, which will take place in Amsterdam in January 2013. Read more security news…

In today’s news round-up, CNL Software has announced the deployment of an Arabic language version of its IPSecurityCenter™ PSIM solution as part of a localisation project supporting customers in the Middle East. Also in corporate news, HID has announced that it has partnered with Interlogix to deliver integrated security solutions that span intrusion detection, access control and visitor management. In application news, Danske Bank Group has selected March Networks’ video management software and hybrid recorders to its corporate facilities in Copenhagen.

In events news, Honeywell is launching its new generation intruder and access control panel, MB-Secure®, at Security Essen 2012, which begins today in Germany. Also at Security Essen, EverFocus is presenting its latest product developments that target the dynamic demands of the modern surveillance market. Read more security news…

In today’s news round-up, a number of companies will be showcasing a variety of new products at this week’s ASIS International 2012 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Briefcam has announced that it will be launching Version 2.3 of its award-winning VS Forensics and VS Enterprise products while Next Level Security Systems will highlight the next evolution of its open platform, IP-based security technologies. Also at ASIS, Honeywell will be showcasing its new IP video systems and an enhanced version of its Pro-Watch security-management platform.

In application news, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner will be investing £4 million into purchasing cameras from Reveal Media, manufacturer of the RS3-SX, RS2 and RS1 body worn cameras. In corporate news, IQinVision has announced two key executive appointments and a number of new manufacturers’ representative firms to continue to expand its sales network, alongside launching a customer-centric website. Read more security news…

In today’s news round-up, Corps Security has joined forces with Managed Enterprise Technologies (MET) to develop beneficial partnerships with service providers. Also in corporate news, the Pyronix Enfoncer Wireless alarm system has appeared on BBC’s DIY SOS. The Enforcer alarm system was donated to Eric Rivers, who suffers with Motor Neurone Disease, by Dave Robertson, the managing Director of NSI Gold Company Fullstop Fire and Security. In events news, MOBOTIX has released details of its National Partner Conference, which was the venue to announce new partners programmes, products and longer term strategy.

In application news, Network Video Technologies’ UTP transmission technology is protecting Arriva Midlands bus depots in the UK. In the US, Honeywell Security has received two 2012 Maximum Impact Awards for its MAXPRO® Cloud hosted video service and its 58160D wireless magnetic contact at the recent Electronic Security Expo (ESX) held in Nashville, Tennesee. 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…