On today’s news round up, we begin by taking a look back at IFSEC 2011. At the IFSEC 2011 Security Industry Awards, electronic security and fire products manufacturer, Elmdene International Limited, received the award for “Intruder Alarm or Exterior Deterrent Product of the Year” for its graffiti detector product. Magnet Schultz was also riding high as it showcased exciting new electronmagnet products and secretly previewed some impressive new technology to selected visitors at the show. On show at the UTC Fire & Security stand were the latest security and safety solutions from Lenel and Interlogix.

Moving to application news, a new housing development in Bedfordshire, UK has been fitted with Vista’s high-performance dome cameras and the site is being remotely monitored Ace Fire and Security Systems Ltd. to secure the contruction site. Lastly, in a bid to enhance sales operations and optimise customer and partner relationships on a country-by-country level, Mirasys had opened local offices in France and the Benelux region. Read more security news…

As preparations for IFSEC 2011 come to a crescendo, Barix announces that it will be exhibiting a number of products, which it has integrated with leading software and solutions providers in the security and surveillance market. HID Global will also be showcasing its latest advances and offerings in solutions for physical and logical access as well as secure card issuance at show. For those attending Cards Middle East 2011 in Abu Dhabi, HID Global will also be present to highlight its broad portfolio of advanced printing and encoding solutions.

In other news, Basler Vision Technologies has appointed Jalmari Vaissi as its new director of sales for IP cameras. Lastly, in application news, March Networks has announced that a large financial customer will deploy an additional 1,000 of its IP cameras, embedded video analytics and Video Management System (VMS) software across more than 120 retail branches before the end of 2011. Read more news…

On the news round-up today, Bosch announces that it has achieved Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certification for its IP networking course. At Ohio University in Athens, the scalability of the Morse Watchmans’ key management solution has enabled security management to add six KeyWatcher® cabinets to their system. G4S achieved 75 percent rating in the recent Government’s annual Corporate Assessment of Environmental Social and Economic Responsibility (CAESER) survey.

In other news, Visual Verification stresses the importance of remote monitoring services during extreme weather conditions and offers economic CCTV technology alternatives for remote monitoring. Lastly, Dallmeier’s video surveillance solution was chosen to be installed at the Copenhagen Airport, thanks to its excellent picture quality, the flexibility afforded by the system architecture, and the ease with which the new equipment could be integrated into the existing systems. Read more security news…

On today’s weekly round up we take a look back at the top stories of the week. In poll position, ”CCTV on the frontline” – the title of the recent instalment from Pauline Norstrom’s column “Notes from Norstom“. The article focuses on the importance of installation of security systems.  For those interested in voice recognition, we have an expert commentary on the benefits and challenges of this biometric application for access control.

In the realm of application, we covered an article on the birth of rare Amur leopards, which was capture by Axis network cameras. We also brought you a world first in the shape of the world’s first cable car protected by real-time views of the cars. Lastly, in event news, Salto Systems announced that it will be showcasing its latest access control innovations at this year’s Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition & Conference (HITEC) 2010. Read more news…

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The big announcement in today’s round up comes from ONVIF who have revealed that it will extend its scope to include physical access control systems.  Also in corporate news, Visionhitech will be joining other leading members of the security industry at PSA-TEC show.

In terms of predictions within the industry, IMS Research has forecast that remote video monitoring will be the fastest growing server within remote monitoring market. For those interested in healthcare market, The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has published a new guide to aid the healthcare sector in the use of access control systems.

We end the round up with a winner.  Panasonic have picked up the title of ‘CCTV Camera Equipment of the Year 2010‘, at the industry’s equivalent of the Oscars, the ‘IFSEC Security Industry Awards’. Not enough? Get more news…

On today’s news round up we have more updates on the IFSEC show, some tradeshow news and an interesting application story…

Raytec is in high spirits as its CCTV lighting series has been chosen as IFSEC 2010 Awards finalist in the CCTV Camera Equipment of the Year category. The PRO series PSU is the latest addition to Raytec’s range of specialist PSUs. Also to showcase its new residential security solution at the show will be Electronics Line 3000.

Organisers of the Transport Security Expo 2010 have announced a change of venue. The show will take place at the prestigious Olympia Exhibition Centre in London from this year. This move comes two years ahead of  the capital playing host to the 2012 Olympic Games and at a time when organisers are shifting into top gear to ensure the safety and security of the Games.

For those interested in security in gaming markets, G2E Asia 2010 will be the placed to be.  The show will equip attendees with the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in an increasingly competitive business environment.

Lastly, in Singapore CEM Systems security management system has been chosen to secure access to Nucles Connect’s Central offices. The contract was awarded to Tyco Singapore, who installed the CEM AC2000 Lite systems.

To start the second week of 2010 we offer you a  little bit of news to make your return to work a little more informed.

At the top of the pile IMS Research reveals that the global transition to IP video surveillance is on the up with a predictions os a 3% increase in  as it  the global video surveillance market. In a bid to offer their partners an opportunity to showcase their products Vivotek is to host its first IP video Solutions Awards.

To end our news offering we have two very charitable news updates: Xtralis has recently announced that it will be donating its ADPRO remote video surveillance and perimeter protections solution to the Gosport and Fareham Inshore Rescue Service (GAFIRS) to support the service in its mission to provide free marine rescue. Lastly, for the first time at ISC West security professional will be taking part in a 5K charity run to help sponsor 500 children in need.

Happy Mondays!