In today’s news round-up, ASSA ABLOY and Immotec Systems have announced the integration of Immotec’s access control solutions with ASSA ABLOY’S range of Aperio wireless locks. SightLogix has recently announced the integration of its SightTracker® pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) camera controller with Videotec’s ULISSE line of positioning devices. The integration gives users an accurate and cost-effective video security solution for comprehensive detection, tracking and assessment over outdoor areas. In other corporate news, Octavian Security has been rated among the top 5% of security providers in the UK. Octavian’s rating of 125 points is a significant increase on its high score of 94 in 2011, which already placed it well ahead of the majority of other UK contractors.

Over in Canada, March Networks has announced that its Command video management system (VMS) software is now fully integrated with the Bosch line of advanced video surveillance cameras. The certified integration provides March Networks Command™ systems integrators and customers with additional flexibility when selecting the most suitable solution for their needs. In application news, the City of Pittsboro Police Department located in Pittsboro, Indiana, has deployed a Civic Surveillance system using the Proxim Wireless Tsunami® MP-8100 series radios and antennas and Avigilon’s innovative high-definition surveillance system. The security solution will help to secure the city’s intersections and parks. Read more security news…

On today’s weekly round-up, SightLogix has appointed Jim Augustine as Sales Support Manager for the Western United States and Canada, thanks to his extensive experience in networked systems, security project management, systems integration and sales. In application news, MOBOTIX cameras have celebrated the 10th year of keeping Antarctic penguins safe under tough weather conditions. The Australian company Woolworths Limited is deploying new Visual Intelligence software across thousands of existing March Networks video recording systems in a phased upgrade programme.

Over in London, Genetec’s Omnicast video surveillance system has been installed at Fulham Football Club, a 22,000-seat stadium and the city’s oldest first class football club.  Bosch conferencing technology has been deployed by the Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali, which required a state-of-the-art system for its banquet hall and five conferencing rooms. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, HID Global has successfully completed the world’s first university pilot of NFC smartphones carrying digital keys. Also in corporate news, the Scantronic i-on160EX was filmed for the UK’s brand new Channel 4 series, Home of the Future. The five-part TV series transforms the lives of a family with futuristic security technology. G4S Technology has joined Microsoft’s new Partner Network with a Gold Membership status. It was launched to keep member organisations up-to-date and informed of the latest technology advances as well as provide a range of accreditation in line with their proficiency.

In application news, the Australian company Woolworths Limited is deploying new Visual Intelligence software across thousands of existing March Networks video recording systems in a phased upgrade programme. In events news, Moxa Technologies has showcased intelligent traffic management solutions at the IT-TRANS fair Karlsruhe in Germany last week. Read more security news…

On today’s weekly round-up, Genetec’s products have now been integrated with the full line of Bosch devices for greater compatibility of physical security solutions. Over in the US, Samsung Techwin’s North American sales force has started 2012 with a meeting co-hosted by ScanSource, Samsung’s “Distributor of the Year”. General Trading Company has installed Arecont Vision’s megapixel cameras for high quality, detail-packed images for improved operations.

Also in application news, Woolworths is using a March Networks video access solution to manage its surveillance video for security and loss prevention in over 1,300 remote locations. March Networks will also be providing a video surveillance platform in collaboration with Ottawa Senators to enhance security and operations at Scotiabank Place, home of the National Hockey League (NHL). Read more security news…

On today’s weekly round-up, SourceSecurity.com has announced the launch of SourceEN54.eu, a comprehensive information resource for the European voice alarm industry. The website features more than 300 products from makers of EN 54-certified voice alarm systems. Over in Serbia, the Vojvodina Track & Field club in Novi Sad has been using Arecont Vision’s 1.3 megapixel IP cameras so that athletes, and the order in which they finish, can be more easily identified. Also in application news, Fifth Third Bancorp has initiated an upgrade of its existing March Networks video surveillance systems.

In corporate news, EverFocus Electronics has appointed Michel Verhoeven as Exports Sales Director, thanks to his 15-year security-related experience. Telaid has joined the Sony Security Preferred Reseller (SSPR) Program. As a SSPR, Telaid will be leveraging Sony’s complete line of professional security video products in order to deliver robust solutions to its growing customer base for a variety of business applications. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, SourceSecurity.com has announced the launch of SourceEN54.eu, a comprehensive information resource for the European voice alarm industry. The website features more than 300 products from makers of EN 54-certified voice alarm systems. Everfocus Electronics has appointed Michel Verhoeven as Exports Sales Director, thanks to his 15-year security-related experience. Also in corporate news, INSIDE Secure has partnered with WISeKey to create a new breakthrough evolution of the WISeAuthentic solution suite, which provides protection against counterfeiting, offers powerful sales monitoring and direct marketing capabilities.

In application news, Fifth Third Bancorp has initiated an upgrade of its existing March Networks video surveillance systems. Over in Serbia, the Vojvodina Track & Field club at the Novi Sad has been using Arecont Vision’s 1.3 megapixel IP cameras so that athletes, and the order in which they finish, can be more easily identified. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, 2012 marks the fifth year of G4S Technology’s relationship with the Institute of Education (IOE), the UK’s leading centre in education and social research. Videcon has been appointed by RSI Video Technologies to distribute their “Videofied” range of video verification equipment in the UK and Ireland. VideoIQ has announced the addition of the Harco Group in the Middle East to its international team of partners, further accelerating its growing international presence.

Also in corporate news, INSIDE Secure will be providing Intel Corporation with NFC products and technologies. The agreement marks a significant milestone for INSIDE Secure and the future of the NFC industry, helping move this emerging technology towards full-scale market adoption. March Networks has collaborated with Software House to deliver video surveillance and access control management. Read more security news…

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, RISCO Group has held its unprecedented jeep tour in the mountains of Greece, which was the grand prize of its Outdoor Adventure Campaign. Also in corporate news, HID Global and ASSA ABLOY have extended their patent portfolio for physical and logical access control on mobile platforms. Over in Finland, the city of Raisio is deploying a Video Management System (VMS) solution from March Networks to protect the city’s property, accelerate incident response and ensure the safety and security of residents. With the season change and nights growing longer, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has released simple security precautions to prevent theft this winter, since darker nights lead to an increase in opportunistic crime.

In events news, Cooper Security has hosted a number of charity golf events raising over £2,000 for Help of Heroes. Due to the success of these events, Cooper Security will also be holding similar charity events throughout 2012. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, Elmdene has appointed Jessica Barbaro as its new Regional Sales Manager for Europe South. She will be working with Elmdene’s International Sales team to promote the benefits of the company’s fire and security products and help win orders in key target markets. Also in corporate news, Pivot3 has named Rich Bravman as the company’s new chief executive officer. He will be responsible for driving the company’s next phase of growth in new and existing markets. Over in Finland, the city of Raisio is deploying a Video Management System (VMS) solution from March Networks to protect the city’s property, accelerate incident response and ensure the safety and security of residents.

In events news, Synectics is showcasing its latest security solutions at the Synectics Technology Roadshows 2011. Over in France, Trüb’s tru/window™ LOCK security, a new personalisation security feature for polycarbonate identity documents, will be presented at the Cartes & Identification exhibition taking place in Paris from 15-17 November. Read more security news…