On today’s weekly round-up, Tyco Security Products will be presenting a full line of access control, intrusion & video surveillance solutions at Intersec Expo 2012, Dubai, held from the 15th until the 17th of January at the Dubai International Convention Exhibition Centre. Also in corporate news, Ms Thandi St Leger has joined AMG’s International Business Development team with the view to expand their market share and increase focus in specific market verticals. Over in Canada, Infinova has acquired March Networks as an intelligent IP video solutions provider.

In events news, Olympic security has formed the main theme of the inaugural Business Crime Conference. The event was organised by 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. In application news, a Swedish self-storage company has deployed QNAP’s powerful and open network storage. It plans to add more QNAP VioStor NVRs along with VIVOTEK fisheye cameras at new sites in planning and will expand beyond Sweden. Read more security news…

On today’s weekly round-up, Avigilon has announced that it has received two BC Export Awards: “Exporter of the Year” and “Top Exporter” in the Advancing Technology Category. Chubb security has donated an 18th century prison door, formerly used at Newgate Prison, to the Museum of London to ensure its future preservation.  In the US, Arecont has provided surveillance solutions to Orlando Infiniti in order to prevent after-hours theft of luxury vehicles.

Over in China, Chongqing is upgrading its security systems with the help of Hikvision and Infinova. Hikvision announced a contract renewal of Chongqing’s safe city programme, a project to upgrade and expand the city’s surveillance system. Safeguarding Chongqing’s metro line are over 700 Infinova cameras located at the platforms, station centres and inside the train cars. In events news, the Integrated Security Solutions Expo (ISS Expo) is to be the first major new annual exhibition, focused on integrated security solutions. Τhe organisers are looking for your opinions on what drives this market and those who complete the survey can enter a free prize draw to win a Kindle Fire! Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, Octavian Security has been announced as the new provider of security for the famous Matlock Bath Illuminations in Derbyshire. Also in application news, MOBOTIX is offering its online monitoring services at the prestigious and high profile Aldeburgh Yacht Club (AYC), situated on the Suffolk coast. In corporate news, Sanyo Video and Genetec have agreed on a business relationship and Panasonic has appointed Martin Morris as Area Sales Manager. In his new role, Martin will be working on products and solutions projects from the I-Pro and I-Pro SmartHD surveillance ranges.

In events news, Arecont Vision is hosting an Advanced Channel Partner Certification Program in the UK next week. The event is for both existing Arecont partners and those who want to learn more about the company’s products and technology. At the All-Over-IP Conference taking place in Moscow next month, Infinova’s Vice President of European sales will be speaking about low illumination performance. The keynote speech will explain what an integrator can do to assure the right camera is being used for each site. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, total security intelligence solutions global provider Q1 Labs has announced that it is working closely with customers to enhance their security postures to help combat outside and insider threats. Also in corporate news, a new technology partnership has been established as Wavestore has partnered with ABG to offer FaceFirst biometric facial recognition software. Also, Corps Security has partnered with WebWayOne in order to enhance alarm security at its Monitoring Centre. Corps Security’s use of Webway’s Smart Reporting architecture negates false alarm, user error and faulty signalling issues.

In events news, Pyronix has announced that, with is “Big Thank You” initiative, it is set to tour the UK with various activities in order to visit and thank its distributors and loyal customers for 25 years of business. Infinova has announced that its new V1772N-10G Series megapixel IP PTZ dome cameras will be on display at Booth 3167 at the ASIS Conference to be held in Orlando, Florida from September 19-21, 2011. Read more security news…

In the news round-up today, Samsung Techwin America brings together its sales and marketing teams for its 2011 Kick-Off meeting. Basler has announced that it will be featuring its new fixed IP domes with audio functionality at the upcoming ISC West 2011. At the Davyhulme Wastewater Treatment Works, an innovative video surveillance solution has been installed by SeSys Limited (a MOBOTIX Solution Partner), comprising of MOBOTIX M24 high-resolution cameras to create a detailed record of a 2-year construction project taking place at the site.

In other news, CASSIDIAN and Indian engineering giant Larsen & Toubro (L&T) have partnered to deliver indigenous solutions for military requirements of Indian customers, as well as the world market. Lastly, Infinova announced that Rompetrol Rafinare SA, Romania’s second largest oil company, is using an Infinova fibre optics video system to watch over its multiple facilities inside the 480 hectares (1,186 acres) Rompetrol Rafinare Refinery. Read more security news…

Today we look back on the top news stories of the week. We begin with HID Global, who has announced the appointment of industry veteran Jean-Miguel Robadey, who has been recruited to run the company’s Identification Solutions (IDS) RFID animal tagging business. At SightLogix, Tim Fagin joined the company as the new Director of Support Services. To offer flexible IP surveillance solutions, Brickcom IP cameras have been integrated with Milestone’s XProtect open platform IP video management software.

At Dublin’s newest designer hotel, The Gibson, SALTO’s bespoke electronic access control solution has been installed to secure the hotel’s 252 guest rooms and suites as well as a number of back-of-house doors and lockers. Infinova’s large scale matrix switchers and nearly 400 pairs of Infinova digital fibre-optic modems have been installed at the largest distribution centre in the world for small commodities, the Yiwu International Commercial Centre in Zhejiang Province of China. Finally, organisers of Secutech 2011 Thailand reported that the event is set to become the country’s most important security event with an expected 120 exhibitors to attend the show. Read more news…

On today’s mid-week round-up, SALTO’s new RFID hotel lock made a good impression on exhibitors visiting this year’s hospitality show hosted at the NEC Birmingham. At Dublin’s newest designer hotel, The Gibson, SALTO’s bespoke electronic access control solution also impressed, as it was chosen to secure the hotel’s 252 guest rooms and suites as well as a number of back-of-house doors and lockers.

Infinova has announced that the largest distribution centre in the world for small commodities, the Yiwu International Commercial Centre in Zhejiang Province of China, is using three sets of Infinova’s large scale matrix switchers and nearly 400 pairs of Infinova digital fibre-optic modems to transmit video images. In corporate news, Brickcom IP cameras have been integrated with Milestone’s XProtect open platform IP video management software to offer flexible IP surveillance solutions. Finally, IP alarm-signalling manufacturer Chiron has made two senior appointments to expand its business development team. Read more security news…

On this second instalment of the news round-up, we begin with an announcement from Infinova, whose shares have been successfully listed on the Chinese Stock Exchange. The market value of Infinova is currently (US) $1.2 billion. RISCO Group’s wireless intrusion solution won on 1st place in the “Friendly Product” category of the Security & Safety Awards hosted at Italy’s Sicurezza 2010 exhibition. The company has also launched an “Outdoor Adventure” contest where customers who purchase RISCO Group outdoor solutions have a chance to win an incredible group journey.

In corporate news, Basler has appointed Renee Janda as Regional Sales Manager USA. At OnSSI, there are three new additions to the sales team. Joining the company are Trevor Newton as Western Region Manager and Steve Kingsbury as Mid-Atlantic Region Manager. Read more security news…

Welcome to a new week in the security news sphere. In tradeshow news, VIVOTEK has announced that it is to unveil brand new video surveillance equipment at Security Essen 2010, and has also showcased megapixel IP cameras at Security 2010 earlier this month.

In corporate news, Concept Smoke Screen has appointed 20-year industry veteran Max Danesfeldt to its development team, while Infinova has donated megapixel cameras and a DVR to the Argentinean Youth Training Programme, as well as providing literature for the classes. Finally, intelligent IP video management software provider Aimetis has been announced as the number seven in global market share for Network Video Management Software in a report by IMS Research. Read more security news…

On the news round-up this week, Mike Newton, CEO of CCTV specialists AD Group, came fourth in Round 4 of the 2010 Le Mans Series at the Hungaroring, driving for the RML AD Group. RML AD Group are currently top of the LMP 2 Class standings with the final race due to take place at Silverstone this month. In event news, Siemens will be showcasing its latest integrated security management system, Siveillance Fusion, at Security 2010 in Essen.

Axis Communications has launched a series of online training courses, teaching users about the latest developments in IP surveillance technology at their “Axis Communications Academy”, while Infinova has announced that its pressurised PTZ dome cameras are being employed in a ship-overlooking capacity at the Panama Canal. And finally, Samsung will be taking its surveillance technology products out and about all September, as their 2010 Road Show travels all over the US. Read more news…

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