Leading into the weekend, we start with news that Informa Exhibitions India will be hosting INDESEC Expo 2010, in association with ASSOCHAM. INDESEC Expo 2010 is India’s only major conference dedication to homeland security. In further conference news, Siemens will be showcasing the latest in integrated security and fire safety systems at Security Essen 2010.

In corporate news, Joachim Platten has become Sales Director at CCTV firm Geutebruck while Richard Hobson has joined the technical support team at AMG Systems. And finally, AD Group CEO Mike Newton has finished fourth in round 4 of the 2010 Le Mans Series, racing for the RML AD Group team. Read more news…

As the World Cup champions, Spain, celebrate their victory, we bring you news from Theia, who also played a small part in this year’s FIFA World Cup. Theia CCTV lenses were mounted on the Net-Cam system that became central in the controversy surrounding the referee call that denied England a goal against Germany on June 27. Sticking with the sports theme, North American Video has announced the completion of an integrated security installation at the Red Bulls Arena in New Jersey.

In other news, Gallagher showed off its integrated security solution, implemented by Port of Auckland, to the press. IP security solutions distributor, Controlware, offered its praises to the Optex REDWALL Partner Programme, after recognising the help it provided. And lastly, Brickcom is preparing to feature its IP technology solutions at the North Hollywood Technology Roadshow 2010. Read more news…

It’s an application news feast on today’s mid-week round-up.  In Belgium, Sony’s complete HD solution is providing high security for the newly built A&C Systems site area. Over in Cameroon, the MTN Group, the leading telecommunication service provider in Africa, received an artec technologies HDTV video surveillance system for its data centre.

Looking forward, Verint Systems announced that KFC Yum! Centre in Kentucky, USA, is implementing its IP Video Management platform.

In corporate news, HDcctv Alliance welcomes IntelliVision Technologies Corporation as a member. Lastly, at the BOMA 2010 tradeshow this week, G4S showcased its vision for new integrated security solutions. Read more news…

On today’s mid-week round up, there is news from Xtralis who have received certification of their intruder detection system from the UK Home Office Scientific Development Branch (HOSDB). In the Arabian world, artec technologies AG is pioneering to build a new search engine for the region.

In other corporate news, Ingersoll and idOnDemand have joined together to open up new frontiers in access control technology.  EADS Defence & Security (DS) and Atlas Elektronik (AE) have also decided to consolidate their position in the maritime safety and security market.

Lastly, the high-speed rail in china has been secured by VIVOTEK’s award wining IP surveillance solution. Read more news…

To start the week we focus on the latest post IFSEC news and some new joint ventures taking place in the corporate world of security.

First up, Sanyo reports good feedback from visitors who flocked to see its new Full HD CCTV cameras. Also in the limelight was C-True face biometric solution that also grabbed attention.

In corporate news, Quantum Secure and Convergint Technologies team up to form integration partnership. CNL and ESRI (UK) are also joining up to allow ESRI end users to bring their entire security estate into one system.

Lastly, the CSO Roundtable of ASIS International invites security professionals to take part in a two-day conference to explore the risks, challenges and opportunities facing organisations doing business in the region as Brazil prepares to host the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics and Paralympics. Get more news…

On today’s round up we focus on passenger safety and bring you some interesting security application news from around the world.

First up, in Madrid Axis’ network cameras have been chosen to improve passenger security on 2,300 of the city’s buses. Over in Puerto Rico’s new Sheraton Hotel & Casino, IndigoVision’s integrated surveillance system has been chosen to reinforce security. In Slovenia’s Spar retail supermarkets, Spica’s time management and access control system is helping to monitor staff.

In event news Vivotek have announced that they will be showcasing their latest IP cameras at ExpoSec 2010.  At the Transport Security Expo ‘effective security for freights on passenger flights‘ will be key issue to be discussed.

Lastly in corporate news, Mirasys has extended its video surveillance product offering to Italy and Thailand with new offices opening in the regions.

We start the Monday news round-up with an announcement from Aurora and Technetix who have joined forces  in bid to widen the market for their surveillance solutions in Europe. Also in the corporate news, Honeywell Security Group EMEA has appointed Johnny Allia as new vice president and general manager.

In Israel’s security market G4S has  licensed VideoCells’ Web Video Recorder to offer Israel’s residential and small business customers a new service.  At Luxemburg airport Speed Identity biometric solution is set to enhance the airport security measures.  And last but not least, New Jersey Performing Arts Centre has opted for NAV’s integrated video surveillance solution to secure the centre. Get more security news…

On today’s round up it’s all about IFSEC pre-show news. We have the latest update on products that you will be able to see at the show.

So lets begin, first up, ASL is  set to unveil their IVENCS integrated security solution at IFSEC.  It is billed as the first in a new generation of 3D-based situation management and integrated control platforms. Also at in the limelight will be Samsung’s surveillance solutions.  This year the theme for their stand is ‘Total security solutions beyond your imagination’, reflecting their growth over the last two years.

Looking to other tradeshows, we have an announcement from Terrapin, organisers of Card Asia 2010 and RFID World Asia 2010, who have revealed that the shows proved to be a resounding success. Also on a high is the sponsor of the BMAM Expo Asia as it celebrates its 20th anniversary.

Lastly, HID Global are set to showcase its latest advances in physical and logical access solutions that help organisations achieve regulatory compliance at Infosecurity Europe Conference and Exhibition.

We start our Monday news round up with a selections of news items regarding upcoming tradeshows and some rather interested application articles to keep you informed.

In light of the upcoming IFSEC show, Wavesight has announced that it will be demonstrating UK designed and manufactured technology capable of delivering high bandwidth video transmission over low power, unlicensed wireless bridges.  Another show on the horizon is the ICT Security Africa Summit 2010.  Attending the show will be the likes of Kenya ICT Board, Ecobank, Toyota, MTN Uganda, Nestle and Kenya National Audit Office.

On the application news front, Siemens divulge the suitability of their integrated security solution for power plants.  Mobotix announces another successful installation of their network-based video security system at Vallé Academy of Performing Arts. And last but not least Avigilon’s HD surveillance system installed at Oklahoma’s County Sheriff’s Office saves more than $10 million annually in personnel costs.

In the mid-week round up we have a mixture of news from the corporate world and an IP application in Morocco…

First up G4s Wackenhut, manned security services provider is changing its name to G4S to reflect the company’s vision of providing comprehensive security solutions. Xtralis looks to develop new business opportunities with the appointment of VP of Sales for Europe, Mike Goodfellow.  Integration is on the cards as CNL and Geoquip join forces to ensure Geoquip products such as Defensor are certified to work with CNL’s IPSecurityCenter software.  Infinias has also announced the signing of Security Equipment Supply, Inc. (SES), Earth City, Missouri, as a distributor for the Intelli-M access control products in the United States.

Lastly, on the application side IndigoVision IP surveillance system is chosen by Moroccan manufacturer – Prodec to monitor its factory and HQ in Casablanca and its branch network throughout Morocco.