In today’s news round-up, Asis International’s Chairman, Eduard J. Emde, has been identified as one of the 10 most influential people in the security and fire industry, according to a list compiled by IFSEC. In application news, Morse Watchmans KeyWatcher key control system has been installed at the Birmingham Marriott Hotel. J&S Franklin has recently announced a further order for their Defencell Force Protection System, which is engineered to defend against artillery, mortars and other heavy fragmenting weapons.

In other application news, Navtech Radar has installed its AdvanceGuard Radar Solution at Bristol airport. The new solution covers surveillance and monitoring of a critical point (CP) within the airport where barriers would not be practical. Finally, Elbit Systems has collaborated with Windward to offer integrated maritime solutions for the Indian authorities. Read more security news…

In today’s news weekly round-up, we bring you the background of the Norbain sale. Read more about it here. In application news, Alvarion has announced that its wireless solution was deployed by NetX Internet, the primary communication and Internet access company for Marvel’s “The Avengers,” to help deliver secure and seamless wireless broadband connectivity for film production. Over in South Korea, the city of Ulju-gun is using Arecont Vision megapixel IP cameras in a license plate recognition (LPR) system installation in the city.

Also in application news, Morse Watchmans’ key control and management systems have been installed at the United Airlines Jet Rebuild and Test Facility in San Francisco to help them track valuable tools. Over in South America, Verint Systems Inc. recently announced that Falabella is implementing its Nextiva IP video management software, along with Nextiva single- and multi-port encoders, and IP cameras, in 33 stores and distribution facilities across Chile. Read more security news…

In today’s weekly round-up, we bring you the latest developments concerning Norbain. It is now apparent that the new company (also called “Norbain”) has been paying “compensation” to some suppliers for the debts owed by the old company. In preparation for the upcoming London Olympics, Panasonic has been given access to a number of London Prepares test events and has commissioned Tom Dunmore, former editor-in-chief of Stuff magazine, to prepare a series of short videos on the test events, giving viewers behind the scenes access to London 2012.

In other news, SALTO’s lockable electronic mailbox solution has been deployed at The University of Warwick as part of the new development of its Sherbourne Hall of Residence. Over in the US, a Morse Watchmans automated key control and asset management system has been implemented at the garden-style, gated Brookview Apartment community in Marlton, New Jersey to help eliminate the problem of lost keys and unmanaged access. In events news, MOBOTIX has released details of its National Partner Conference, which was the venue to announce new partners programmes, products and longer term strategy. Read more security news…

In today’s news round-up, with the London Olympics about to begin in as little as 21 days, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has launched a dedicated Close Protection co-ordination unit to help visiting dignitaries get in touch with suppliers that work to the relevant British Standards for quality. In corporate news, Julie Kenny CBE DL was awarded the National First Women Award for Engineering and Manufacturing, in recognition of what she has achieved as Chairman and CEO of Pyronix. CNL Software has signed Orion Security Solutions as a channel partner. The new partnership will enable Orion to offer its customers integrated PSIM solutions based on the IPSecurityCenter PSIM platform.

In other news, SALTO’s lockable electronic mailbox solution has been deployed by The University of Warwick as part of the new development of its Sherbourne Hall of Residence. Lastly, a Morse Watchman automated key control and asset management system has been implemented at the garden-style, gated Brookview Apartment community in Marlton, New Jersey, to help eliminate the problem of lost keys and unmanaged access. Read more security news…

In today’s weekly round-up, the Police department in Monroe, New York have opted to install Arecont Vision’s megapixel cameras in the police department building to protect the department from liability claims and monitor prisoners 24/7. Also in application news, Morse Watchmans has upgraded and expanded the KeyWatcher® key control and management system at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Over in Sardinia, IndigoVision has completed a security upgrade at the Villa Devoto, the seat of local government in Sardinia, which is also home to institutional office of the Sardinian President.

Over in the UK, Aberystwyth University in Wales has selected SALTO Systems to safeguard its award-winning Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS). Malca-Amit UK, a leading provider of secure logistical solutions and full operational services for companies dealing with precious commodities, has deployed the Avigilon high-definition surveillance system at its new UK warehouse and corporate office to protect and safeguard its clients’ precious cargo. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, Rob Blasofsel has been promoted to the position of sales director of Honeywell Integrated Security (HIS) integrator network for Honeywell Security Products Americas. CheckMySystems Ltd has announced a partnership with CSG UK PLC to expand the take-up of the company’s industry-leading CheckMyCCTV automatic fault-finding solution to several hundred high street outlets operated by some of CSG’s major clients. In application news, Morse Watchmans has upgraded and expanded the KeyWatcher® key control and management system at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).

In events news, Matrox Graphics Inc. introduced its Matrox Maevex Series at InfoComm 2012, which took place a couple of weeks ago in Las Vegas. Also in events news, MicroPower Technologies Inc. is taking part in an educational session at ESX 2012 this week at the Nashville Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Read more security news…

On the news round-up today, Verint will be showcasing its latest surveillance solutions at next month’s ISC West 2011 show in Las Vegas. Tyco Security Products have planned to highlight their range of innovative and fully integrated access control, intrusion & video products at the much-anticipated IFSEC 2011 show. In application news, to help protect visitors, staff and treasures, the Toledo Museum of Art has deployed a comprehensive security system that integrates policies, procedures, personnel and hardware, including the Morse Watchmans key control and management system.

In other news, over two hundred channel partners from around the globe will attend the Gallagher Group’s security conference in Hamilton, New Zealand, prompting the need to move off-site to a larger venue. Lastly, the Annual BAPCO 2011 Conference and Exhibition taking place 13th – 14th April, will offer a unique insight into the future of integrated communication and information technologies designed to improve, plan and deliver public safety information, communication and data services. Read more security news…