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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The first round-up of September springs to life with the news that Matrox and Milestone will be demonstrating their integrated security system at Security 2010 over the next three days. The legendary Panama Canal will be overseen by Infinova’s V1750A pressurised dome cameras, which have been tasked with making sure vessels stay in their assigned spaces while waiting to go through the locks.

British security firm Octavian Security has become the official UK security arm of Swissport International, taking control of the Checkport UK franchise, while Samsung will go going on the road throughout September allowing dealers and installers a hands-on opportunity to experience the Samsung video surveillance product line. And finally, Axel Schmidt has been appointed as General Manager of SALTO’s German Business Unit. Read more news…

To kick off the first news round-up of the new week, Pelco and Gallagher have brought together their, respectively, Endura NVR and Cardax FT access control systems to create a bi-directional interface. Arecont Vision has launched a Reseller Partner Programme, which will “help systems integrators expand their business leveraging Arecont Vision’s leadership position in the megapixel IP camera market”.

Axis Communications has rolled out free online courses, allowing in-depth training at its Axis Communications Academy, while the Ertan power plant in Western China is now having its security handled by Infinova’s analogue CCTV system. And finally, SIA and CANASA have written a joint letter to Natural Resources Canada demanding that electronic security systems are exempt from energy efficiency requirements. Read more news…

In news today, Vicon Industries’ PTZ dome cameras are providing a “Beach Cam” service in Sarasota, Florida, to help reassure tourists that the county’s beaches have not been polluted by the BP oil spill. The International College for Security Studies and the Israeli College for Security and Investigations have signed an MoU to set up a Security Training and Intelligence college in New Delhi, marking the first Indo-Israeli security academy collaboration.

Infinova has launched a white paper on security education in educational institutions, entitled “Lessons on Security Technology in Educational Institutions”. RISCO has had its SynopSYS Security & Building Management software platform installed at Lincolnshire County Council, and Synectics’ CCTV software is being used for traffic flow management in the city of Sheffield. Read more news…

Your first news round-up of the week begins with the story that EMC Corporation is continuing its investment in Verint Systems’ technology by installing their Nextiva IP video security solutions at their corporate headquarters. Brivo Systems is adding industry-recognised certifications in order to signify its dedication to safeguarding customer data.

Ring roads and expressways in India are to have their traffic monitored by Infinova CCTV cameras, while US military bases in Afghanistan are to be given vehicle barricades from Delta Scientific. Finally, Secutech Thailand 2011 will take place between June 30 and July 2, 2011 at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre. Read more news…

Today’s round-up begins with big news on the military front, as EADS Defence & Security enhance US maritime security with the delivery of a second TRS-3D Naval Radar to Lockheed Martin, key contractors to the US Navy. In a show of personal, rather than military, muscle, Vistec Systems will be protecting every branch of nationwide fitness chain The Gym with a robust access control solution from Paxton.

At the upcoming Security Essen 2010 conference, Nedap will be launching their AES 3.0 video management software, and Infinova IP cameras will now be a major line of defence at 22 separate Indian airports to aid in the nation’s fight against terrorism. Finally, Sony’s IP surveillance systems will be installed in the Grossmont School District in the US, with a specific view to targeting school shootings. Read more news…