In today’s news round-up, Gallagher has showcased its Z10 Dynamic Tension Sensor at IFSEC 2013, which closed last week. The Z10 Detector offers the next generation of taut wire type technology to perimeter security. Developed with a superior, intelligent, attack sensor and seamless integration into the Gallagher Command Centre, it overcomes shortcomings in conventional taut wire technologies, providing outstanding fence wire disturbance detection. In corporate news, MOBOTIX has announced its financial results for quarter two. In the second quarter of the current fiscal year 2012/13, the MOBOTIX Group raised its sales revenue by 9 percent year on year to €21.3 million. Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) reached €4.1 million, which resulted in an EBIT margin of 20 percent.

In other corporate news, SALTO Systems has strengthened its UK Sales Team with the appointment of Melanie Kay as Business Development Manager. Melanie has extensive experience of the electronic security industry having been in the CCTV sector for 9 years, working in distribution and directly for manufacturers. In application news, Radisson Blu Edwardian Hotels has agreed a long term single source supply relationship with the professional security division of Samsung Techwin, which will see all of its luxury hotels equipped with a Samsung video surveillance solution. Finally, HID Global plans to showcase its portfolio of government-to-citizen ID solutions at this year’s Security Document World (SDW) Conference, which opens today in London. Read more security news…

In today’s weekly news round-up, ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio wireless locking solution has been deployed by i2 Office, a serviced office provider. A selection of over 200 E100 escutcheons and C100 cylinder platforms have been fitted to date, with every i2 Office across the UK anticipated to install Aperio access control. In events news, Samsung has announced that it will launch its new range of HD network and dome cameras at IFSEC 2013. The new models have been developed as a result of market research, which identified what users and installers felt were the key “must haves”.

In other events news, DVTEL will demonstrate its latest Quasar camera series and TruWitness mobile application at ISC West 2013. The company will also provide conference attendees with a first look at its Latitude 6.3 NVMS, which incorporates advanced Google Earth functionality. In corporate news, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has welcomed the release of a new report entitled “Roads to Success: SME Exports” which has been published by the House of Lords Select Committee. Finally, SALTO Systems will launch its new product catalogue at IFSEC 2013. The latest versions of the SALTO GEO cylinder and XS4 electronic escutcheon are among the products featured in SALTO’s new catalogue. Read more security news…

In today’s news round-up, SALTO Systems will launch its new product catalogue at IFSEC 2013. The latest versions of the SALTO GEO cylinder and XS4 electronic escutcheon are among the products featured in SALTO’s new catalogue. In applications news, ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio wireless locking solution has been selected to secure i2 Office locations across the UK. A selection of over 200 E100 escutcheons and C100 cylinder platforms have been fitted to date, with every i2 Office building across the UK anticipated to change to Aperio access control.

In other application news, Quadrant’s CCTV innovation is helping to secure Great Yarmouth town centre. The project is being managed by the Community Safety Company Ltd., which is responsible for the town’s CCTV strategy. In corporate news, Sukhi Ghuman, founder and CEO of Octavian Security, has won the Excellence in Customer Service category at the Asian Achievers Awards 2013. Organised by the Indo British Business Forum, the awards recognise eminent government and business sector leaders. Finally, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has welcomed the release of a new report entitled “Roads to Success: SME Exports” which has been published by the House of Lords Select Committee. Read more security news…

In today’s news round-up, ProTouch Security UK Ltd. has appointed Helen Wood as its new Staffing Manager. Helen will manage the newly created branch of the company by providing a database of over five thousand staff to help with event set-ups. Pilgrims Group has been awarded the prestigious Security Excellence Award (SEA) for its industry leading training for UK government employees due to be posted overseas. Over in Florida, VingCard Elsafe, an ASSA ABLOY brand, has announced details of its recent donation of security solutions to the Give Kids The World Village (GKTW). VingCard Elsafe has provided 140 Signature RFID locks to outfit the resort’s villas and VISIONLINE software for the front desk.

In application news, SALTO’s GEO electronic cylinder locks have been installed at the Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre in Iceland. The locks will provide a state-of-the-art access control solution for the building. In event news, Datacard Group has announced that John Lam, Director of Marketing and Business Development in Asia Pacific, will be presenting at the Asia Pacific Smart Card Association’s (APSCA) 9th Government Discussion Forum on Electronic Identity, which takes place in Hong Kong this week. Read more security news…

In today’s news round-up, MOBOTIX AG has released details of the use of its technology by Polaritás-GM Ltd, a leader in specialist sport measurement systems to help ensure fair play at water events during the recent London 2012 Olympics. In events news, the recent 20th edition of Security Essen, which took place in Germany, has reaffirmed its position as the world’s most international civil security fair, with over 1,086 exhibitors from 40 nations attending the event. Over in Hong Kong, HSBC has announced that Chris Smith, Head of Security & Fraud Risk of HSBC (Asia Pacific), will speak on information security threats to banking at the ASIS 6th Asia-Pacific Security Forum & Exhibition.

In other events news, SALTO Systems will be exhibiting its latest standalone wire-free and wireless access control technology at the Global Security Summit, which will take place at London’s Olympia from the 10th to the 11th of October. Also at the summit, four of the leading UK-headquartered electronic security product manufacturers are combining forces to offer ‘best of breed’ technology integration for consultants, installers and end users worldwide. The founder members of the Harmony Alliance, Elmdene International Limited, GJD, Texecom and TDSi, are all recognised leaders in their respective fields. Read more security news…

In today’s news round-up, eneo has announced that it will be co-operating with Mirasys in the development of camera drivers and customer projects. Both companies have entered into a Platinum Partnership that will enable all eneo IP cameras to be supported by Mirasys software until the end of November 2012. Also in corporate news, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has issued a statement in response to an Olympic security report recently published by the Home Affairs Selected Committee.

In applications news, SALTO Systems has installed a new electronic access control solution at the Lucan Spa Hotel in Ireland. Over in North America, Two Christie MicroTiles video walls and three Christie DHD800 1-chip DLP projectors are helping keep watch at FishNet Security in Overland Park, Kansas. Finally, Trüb has supplied documents for the Guinean government which will become part of a comprehensive national identity solution to be implemented in the country. Read more security news…

In today’s weekly round-up, SALTO Systems has launched a pilot project allowing staff and students at the University Católika of Murcia (UCAM) in Spain to use NFC-enabled services. Also in application news, MOBOTIX has announced that wholesale electrical distributor Graybar Canada has deployed more than two dozen MOBOTIX cameras at its Markham and Halifax branches in response to loss prevention issues and vandalism. Over in London, Samsung’s access control and video surveillance systems have been implemented at St Paul’s Cathedral to enhance health & safety for staff and visitors.

At last week’s ASIS International 2012, American Fibertek Inc. (AFI) debuted two new software releases that improve video management and control activities.  At next week’s Security Essen 2012, ONVIF will host an open panel discussion and networking event to examine the current state of standardisation initiatives on the security industry. Read more security news…

In today’s news round-up, Mobotix AG has released details of changes within its UK management team which aims to capitalise on strong growth in the UK. Dominic Chapman has been promoted to UK Country Manager, taking over from Mike Lewis, and Trevor Holt has been appointed as Technical Project Engineer for the UK. In application news, 102 fixed Axis P1343 network cameras have been deployed in the New Tyne Crossing tunnels in the UK, which has been one of the UK’s worst traffic black spots. Over in Nottingham, the SALTO SALLIS access control solution has been deployed to provide wireless online locking using their existing personalised RFID cards at the city’s University.

In events news, VARIO, the latest lighting development from Raytec, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Security Excellence Awards, for “Security Innovation of the Year”. Also in London, the UK Border Force has announced its official participation and support for the first annual BORDERPOL Conference and Exhibition scheduled for mid-October this year. Read more security news…

In today’s news round-up, icomply has announced that it has entered into a technology partnership agreement with SALTO Systems. Also in corporate news, Duos Technologies Inc. has reached the ten-year mark in providing engineered solutions specifically designed for the rigorous requirements of rail and transit security applications. In applications news, an advanced IP surveillance system powered by IQinVision HD megapixel cameras and Milestone network video management software has been deployed at a large agricultural operation in central South Dakota, USA.

In events news, Fluidmesh Networks will be hosting its second annual Global Partner Conference at the beautiful W. Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  Over in Germany, Dallmeier’s patented Panomera multifocal sensor system will be presented at Security Essen in September on the open-air exhibition ground in a show truck designed by Luigi Colani. 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…