In today’s weekly news round-up, Oncam Grandeye has appointed Paul Such as Vice President of Sales for Europe and the Middle East (EMEA). Paul brings almost 20 years experience to the job, with a specialisation in high-growth sales across the security industry. In application news, Darent Valley Hospital has deployed Nedap’s AEOS security management platform to secure its drug cupboards. The key based locks in the existing cupboards were replaced with Nedap MIFARE electronic locks which were integrated into the AEOS security management platform.

In other corporate news, TDSi has appointed LeAnne Hill as its Key Account Manager and Teshany Perrett-Conn as Sales and Marketing Administrator. LeAnne will be working with TDSi’s distribution channels and key accounts in the South East region while Teshany will assist with the company’s marketing campaigns, particularly focusing on competitor analysis and market research. In events news, Traka will be demonstrating its key management systems at IFSEC 2013. The systems maintain a full electronic audit of all users, keys, dates and times and can be networked across numerous sites while being managed from one central point. Over in Denmark, Milestone Systems’ 2012 Annual Report has recorded revenue growth of 19.5%, with the business also announcing a constant focus on business strategy and leadership training. Read more security news…

In today’s news round-up, HID has launched its enhanced FARGO HDP5000 Printer/Encoder at CARTES Asia 2013, which closed on 28th March. The enhanced HDP5000 now includes an expanded feature set, including increased card throughput speeds for higher productivity. In other events news, SALTO Systems’ new locking solution, Clay, will make its world debut at IFSEC 2013. Clay utilises the versatility of the cloud, giving users the ability to control building access remotely and manage it in real-time via any device with an internet connection.

In corporate news, Milestone Systems has appointed Sunny Kong as Director of Sales in Asia. Sunny has more than 19 years experience as a manager of sales, business development, products and support. In application news, Hikvision’s video surveillance solution has been installed at New Delhi University in India as part of a project to improve student safety and reduce instances of theft. Finally, Sony recently announced that it has expanded its UK distribution channel through a new agreement with leading IP video security supplier, CCTV Center. Read more security news…

On today’s weekly round-up, Senstar has begun delivery of integrated perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS) for two high security prisons in Latin America. In the Netherlands, Idesco’s Access 7 C readers were recently chosen by Gonen Automation for an access control system they designed for Royal Euroma, Wapenweld. Also in application news, IndigoVision’s distributed architecture and IP Video solution has enabled ORLEN Lietuva oil refinery in Mazeikiai, Lithuania to install and monitor cameras in remote areas of the refinery. IdentiSys, sales and service integrator of identification card issuance, emergency response and access control / CCTV security systems, has acquired the Identification Division of Claritus.

In events news, President and CEO of SightLogix John Romanowich moderated a panel discussion on critical infrastructure protection at the 2012 Government Summit, which took place earlier this week. Over in Abu Dhabi, Bosch recently attended the Milestone Partner Open Platform (MPOP) Days, where Bosch demonstrated how its latest Advantage Line cameras can seamlessly integrate into Milestone’s open platform system. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, Geutebruck has appointed Margarete Betger as area sales manager for Eastern Europe. Ms Betger’s new role at Geutebruck will be focused on strengthening and expanding Geutebruck’s partner network in that region. Electronics.ca Publications has announced the availability of a new report entitled “Home Security Solutions Market – Global Forecast and Analysis 2012 -2017″. In application news, Idesco’s Access 7 C readers were recently chosen by Gonen Automation for an access control system they designed for Royal Euroma, Wapenweld, in the Netherlands.

In events news, Bosch recently attended the Milestone Partner Open Platform (MPOP) Days in Abu Dhabi, where Bosch demonstrated how its latest Advantage Line cameras can seamlessly integrate into Milestone’s open platform system. Over in Paris, Sofradir showcased the L-HOT MWIR integrated detector cooler assembly at Eurosatory 2012, the biennial international Land Defence and Security exhibition near Paris. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, Honeywell’s MAXPRO Cloud was named the top product in the Commercial and Monitoring Solutions category in the 2012 New Product Showcase Awards program, which is sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA). In application news, Bank Mizrahi Tefahot in Israel has selected the new NiceVision banking solution to secure its branches and ATM systems located throughout Israel. Over in the UK, access control equipment from Alpro Architectural Hardware has been used at a premium residential development on the Dorset coast, the Hutton Apartments in Weymouth, which also feature a ‘time capsule’ left by primary school children.

In events news, Surveon, a Milestone Solution Partner, will be showcasing the full lineup of EMR Series megapixel hardware RAID NVR solutions featuring Milestone’s XProtect surveillance software at IFSEC 2012. UBM Live, organisers of IFSEC, are extending its reach to Eastern Europe, helping to  internationalise Ukraine-based security tradeshow BEZPEKA, scheduled to take place in October 2012. Read more security news…

On today’s weekly round-up, Dominic Jones has been appointed European Marketing Manager for the professional security division of Samsung Techwin Europe Ltd. Also in corporate news, Arecont Vision has been selected as Milestone Systems’ Camera Partner of the Year. The honour was awarded to Arecont Vision for its dedicated efforts and collaborative work with Milestone Systems in joint seminars, training programs, industry events, integration solutions, MegaLab certification and other activities. Optex has announced that its perimeter security products will be fully integrated with Milestone XProtect IP video management platforms. The result will provide features and benefits unprecedented within the security industry for outdoor perimeter applications.

In application news, 32 Bosch Praesideo Power amplifiers have been deployed at the International Terminal of the Adnan Menderes Airport, Turkey in order to ensure clear and reliable passenger communication at all times. Over in the UK, Bosch surveillance cameras have been installed at Hannah Foods, a UK-based food processing company, with some cameras located in the deep freeze and operating at -23°C. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, Raytec and Axis Communications will be hosting free educational test night programmes and will be demonstrating how well-designed lighting can transform the quality of night time surveillance footage. Also in corporate news, Milestone and EET Group have signed a distribution agreement to provide Milestone XProtect IP video offerings in 16 European countries. Over in China, IndigoVision’s CCTV system has been deployed to monitor transactions at the Shanghai Diamond Exchange. Avigilon has announced the promotion of Bryan Schmode to executive vice president of global sales. Mr. Schmode will continue to expand his sales team around the world to accelerate Avigilon’s growth.

In events news, Ron Martin, CPP, Executive Director, Open Security Exchange will be presenting Maturity Model for Identity, Credentialing and Access Management at the Government Security Conference & Expo taking place at the beginning of April. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, Senstar Corporation has announced that it has begun the delivery of a multi-layered Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (PIDS) for two new maximum security prisons in Latin America. Geutebruck’s founder Thomas Geutebrück has bid farewell to his active leadership role after 40 years of entrepreneurial activity and the company now has two new joint managing directors to continue developing the company strategy. Also in corporate news, Raytec has promoted Steven Carrell and Amy Sladdin to Regional Sales Managers.

SightLogix has been recognised on ABC World News with Diane Sawyer. The story highlighted that 1,300 perimeter intrusions have occurred at US airports since September 11, 2001 and how airports are deploying technology to combat the potential for security breaches. Milestone Systems has hired Michael Flanagan as Director of Global Support to provide optimal partner and customer satisfaction. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, Panasonic is helping to raise environmental awareness with a new education programme called “Kids School – Eco Learning”. In application news Arecont Vision megapixel technology has secured a world-class multi-option residential facility at St. Andrews Village in Auckland, New Zealand. Over in China, Nanchang Changbei International Airport has deployed HID’s networked access control solution, contactless smart cards, and readers for its new terminal in order to enhance overall security. IT and consumer electronics products distributor ALSO-Actebis has chosen Milestone as its VMS solution partner and will be providing Milestone’s XProtect IP VMS in Scandinavia.

In events news, the  SANS Institute has been organising webcasts to empower Small Medium Enterprises (SME) to make good risk management decisions. The forthcoming Managing Network-related Risk webcast will be taking place this month. 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…