On today’s weekly round-up, surveillance camera veteran Peter McKee has joined Arecont Vision as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Samsung Techwin Europe Ltd. has appointed Johan Park as new Managing Director, thanks to his extensive experience in the understanding of the European market. McKee joins the company after a decade of success in the security industry in sales management, marketing and business development assignments. Also in corporate news, Milestone has been has been given the 2011 Innovative Achievement Award for the CCTV category for XProtect® Enterprise 8. It has also been ranked 19 in top 100 list published last month by Computerworld magazine.

In events news, Panasonic is sponsoring the Thought Leadership Program at Security Week 2011. Also, Southwest Microwave will be holding Intelligent Perimeter Solutions Seminars around the UK in November.  The seminars will give attendees the opportunity to discuss perimeter security project requirements. Read more security news… 

On today’s weekly round-up, Milestone has handed out awards to its top achieving security partners at its MIPS Gala Dinner and MOBOTIX has organised a yachting trip in the Solent near Portsmouth for its top partners. Also in corporate news, Eduard J. Emde, CPP, will serve as President in 2012 of ASIS International. He will be the 57th President of ASIS and the first non-U.S. security practitioner to serve in this position.

In application news, Arecont Vision megapixel cameras are providing detailed video images and the ability to zoom in to view regions of interest, live or on recorded video, at the first electro-galvanising steel mill in Malaysia. In the UK, Samsung’s high resolution CCTV system is securing the superbikes and other valuable assets of the Samsung Crescent Racing team. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, network surveillance systems manufacturer Avigilon Corporation has filed a preliminary prospectus in each of the provinces of Canada in connection with a proposed public offering of its common shares. Also in corporate news, Schneider Electric’s video management system has been integrated with CNL Software’s PSIM solution. In application news, Salt River Project (SRP) has selected Quantum Secure for its access and compliance management.

In events news, Milestone has handed out awards to its top achieving security partners at its MIPS Gala Dinner. Over in the UK, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) will be hosting a panel entitled “Extending the value of your security measures” at the Total Workplace Management (TWM) 2011 exhibition on the 11th and 12th of October. Read more security news…

With ASIS International 2011 entering its third and final day in Orlando, we bring you more news from the show. High Definition and megapixel video surveillance leader Avigilon has unveiled a number of new products including the powerful 29 MP HD surveillance camera at the show. VidSys, Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software leading provider, has been previewing findings from its second annual Safety and Security Survey. Also at ASIS, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano is speaking about the shared responsibility in homeland security and will highlight the important role of public/private partnerships.

In corporate news, IMS research has reported that Milestone remains the global leader for open platform IP video management software for the seventh year in a row. In application news, Arecont Vision has announced that 89 of its megapixel video cameras have been installed to secure a high school campus near Chicago. Read more security news…

On today’s weekly round-up, MOBOTIX has released details of a new project at Dusk Till Dawn, the UK’s largest poker club, which is using MOBOTIX High Resolution CCTV to help protect customers and staff. Also in application news, CEM Systems has announced that the CEM AC2000 system at Budapest Airport, Hungary has been successfully extended to cover the new €200 million terminal at the airport – the “Sky Court”.  The extension was installed by approved reseller, Bull Hungary. Over in the US, Ohio’s Akron Zoo has selected Milestone’s XProtect VMS as a cost-effective and practical means to monitor animal health and behaviour.

In London, ASSA ABLOY Access Control and HID Global will be representing the latest news and views of the security sector at a dedicated seminar to be held at the prestigious Wallace Collection on Monday 12th September 2011. Looking forward to Integrated Security Solutions Expo (ISS Expo) which will take place in 2012, a morning of presentations focused on integrated security solutions will be held later this month to kick off a campaign to raise awareness for the event. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, Akron Zoo in Ohio has selected Milestone’s XProtect VMS as a cost-effective and practical means to monitor animal health and behaviour. Also in application news, MOBOTIX has released details of a new project at Dusk Till Dawn, the UK’s largest poker club, which is using MOBOTIX High Resolution CCTV to help it protect customers and staff. In corporate news, March Networks has announced that it is the #1 supplier of video surveillance equipment in the Americas banking market as ranked by IMS Research in its report “Vertical Insights: Video Surveillance and Security in Banking and Finance – 2011 Edition”. Also in the Americas, wholesale distributor ADI has announced that it will offer Veracity’s products in all its stores across North America.

In events news, Videx will be showcasing the CyberLock system of electromechanical cylinders, programmable keys and smart padlocks at ASIS International 2011 in Orlando. The CyberLock system allows users to track traffic throughout their facility, even in isolated areas that have no available power. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, Gallagher’s Command Centre v7.00 will be available to view at the Security Expo 2011. The software allows operators to create or adjust screen layouts in minutes with previews updating as they work. Looking forward to the Defence & Security Equipment International exhibition, which will take place at ExCeL London from the 13th to the 16th of September, Wavestore will display a new mobile DVR. Over in Thailand, MESSOA will be participating in Milestone’s MIPS Asia 2011, an innovative educational and networking event for the IP video surveillance and integration partners. The symposium is designed to share and exchange ideas about new business opportunities that Milestone’s Open Platform will provide and demonstrate how Milestone and MESSOA can better serve clients in the future.

In application news, the City of Plano, Texas has chosen the VidSys Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software to power the City’s new centralised security and safety platforms. CEM Systems has also announced that the CEM AC2000 Lite security management system, which offers applications like time and attendance reporting and visitor management, has been chosen to secure the Debt Management Office in Nigeria. Read more security news…

On today’s round-up, Siqura B.V. has announced its intention to participate in the Salon APS 2011 trade show which will take place in Paris from 20-22 September at the booth of Cerona, its partner and experienced provider of spectrally efficient satellite network solutions. Over in the Big Apple, one of New York City’s premier restaurant suppliers and purveyor of fine quality meats and poultry to the trade, Pat La Frienda, has used a high resolution video surveillance system from Arecont Vision to help ensure security at their new facility, as well as keep track of delivery vehicles and the movement of valuable merchandise. Milestone XProtect Enterprise open platform video surveillance management software has been selected as the most suitable for multi-site operations as its software can handle a large number of cameras.

In corporate news, Jeff Kitching has joined Bold Communications as the new Business Development Manager. Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies has announced the initial findings from a focus group taken among the 900 commercial real estate industry executive members who also attended the BOMA International Conference. Property managers ranked innovation, training and consistent execution as the key challenges they face in regard to achieving their security goals. Read more security news…

On today’s weekly round-up, video security has reached a new level as the SightLogix SightSensor has now been integrated with Panasonic’s Network Video Recorder for improved surveillance. Milestone Systems has added ImmerVision lens support to XProtect Enterprise 8 IP surveillance software. Arecont Vision has announced its partnership with FST21, which enhances its megapixel camera offering with new video analytics solutions such as facial recognition, voice recognition, pattern of behaviour, license plate recognition and visitor management.

In education application news, SALTO Systems has launched a brand new electronic escutcheon designed for use in the educational environment. It ensures that schools, colleges and universities are a secure, safe place to learn by enabling buildings and facilities to be quickly locked down during a security or other emergency event.  IQinVision has provided high-performance HD megapixel cameras for Sonderborg Kollegierne, a Danish campus and dormitory, to prevent theft whilst students are away at university. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, Milestone Systems and ImmerVision have joined forces in order to provide CCTV lens support on Milestone’s IP video software platform. Mayflex and Axis Communications have announced a partnership deal as well, which will complement Mayflex’s existing portfolio and offer customers an even broader range of products. Gallagher has simplified its brand structure and aims to become a global technology brand. In application news, Sicura Systems have supplied a fully fault-tolerant, integrated command and control solution to the £260m New Tyne Crossing Project.

Over in the US, the award-winning ADPRO FastTrace 2 video and audio transmission technology from Xtralis has won yet another accolade, as the Best Central Station Equipment (Remote Video Monitoring Equipment/Software category) in the 2011 Maximum Impact Awards at the Electronic Security Expo (ESX) North Carolina. March Networks’ Retail Transaction Investigation software solution has increased profits and reduced theft losses. Read more security news…