On today’s news round-up, SALTO and Remsdaq Ltd. have joined forces to mark a new era in access control. Remsdaq Ltd. has now fully integrated SALTO’s wireless locking solutions into its StarWatch integrated security management platform. Also in corporate news, Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies continues to pioneer access control solutions to meet changing needs and tight budgets. PegaSys Lite, for example, is a simple and cost-effective way to upgrade mechanical locks to electronically-controlled access solutions. Sonardyne has announced the acquisition of Marine MARSS Ltd., a technology marine company with operations in the UK, Monaco and Italy.

Over in Africa, Avigilon has expanded into the growing surveillance market in Southern Africa by appointing a new security industry expert. Ryno Van der Vyver is now the company’s Regional Sales Manager for Southern Africa. In events news, Airport Security Asia 2012 will be addressing the importance of extending aviation security training to non-aviation personnel. Read more security news…

On today’s weekly round-up, the Defence and Security Equipment International exhibition (DSEi 2011) is showcasing the latest equipment and systems for the defence and security industry. With over 1,300 exhibitors, it is the world’s largest integrated defence and security expo. The new Open-Area Smoke Imaging Detection (OSI) product by Xtralis has won the 2011 ASIS Accolades competition. OSID is the only life safety smoke detection product to receive three esteemed accolades in 2011.

In application news, SALTO has provided access control solutions for GRAHAM, one of the UK’s leading construction and project investment companies. The company has installed stand-alone access control systems in its offices throughout the UK and Ireland. Over in Spain, Cassidian’s technology has been chosen to help secure the Pope’s visit to Madrid for World Youth Day (WYD). Additionally, Cassidian’s TETRA network for emergency response has secured the 26th Universiade games in Shenzhen. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, the University of Sydney has deployed the Avigilon HD Surveillance System across its campuses for its superior image quality, ease-of-use, and cost effectiveness. Over in the UK, the historic Omni Mount Washington Resort, New England’s premier all-season resort, has chosen to upgrade to the latest XS4 solution from SALTO Systems. In corporate news, Arecont Vision, AxxonSoft and Pivot3 have been elevating their event format to deliver an immersive experience for attendees at their European road shows scheduled for this fall. Together, they will demonstrate state-of-the-art video surveillance solutions with a “virtual shopping centre installation” presentation. Also, the Security Industry Association (SIA) has launched a new quarterly publication, State Policy Digest, which will provide a review of the previous quarter’s state legislative proposals, activities and trends impacting the electronic and physical security industry.

Looking forward to ASIS International 2011, G4S will be showcasing its new business model for integrated security solutions and will give away the new iPad 2 to 10 attendees at the show this September in Orlando. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, Salto has achieved environmental excellence with ISO 14001 certification, an internationally accepted standard that maintains profitability whilst reducing environmental impact. In corporate news, Keybury Fire and Security has been awarded Advanced Partner status after completing an extensive training and certification programme by Mobotix AG.

In application news, Barcelona’s most up-to-date health care facility Sant Joan de Reus, has chosen and installed the SALTO Systems XS4 smart access control system to provide advanced security management. Axis Security has secured a contract to provide around the clock security at The Sage Gateshead, a prominent live music venue and education centre in the North East of England. ADT has partnered with Dundee Heritage Trust to help protect RRS Discovery, one of the most important historic and uniquely designed ships in the UK. Read more security news…

For the mid-week round-up, we start with news from SALTO, who hosted an event at the Sheraton Park Tower Hotel in London’s Knightsbridge, where they were giving a series of topical security-related presentations to members of the Higher Education Smart Card Association (HESCA). Next Level Security has announced that their networked security solution product line is now available to members of the PSA Security Network. HM Technologies is the latest company to gain Full Member status for Honeywell’s trained specifier certification programme.

In other news, Visual Verification security monitoring services are proving vital as they have helped the police with a number of arrests and prevented numerous crimes. Lastly, Optex Europe is to showcase its perimeter protection solution at the upcoming Counter Terror Expo taking place at Olympia in London on 19-20 April. Read more security news…

The first round-up of September springs to life with the news that Matrox and Milestone will be demonstrating their integrated security system at Security 2010 over the next three days. The legendary Panama Canal will be overseen by Infinova’s V1750A pressurised dome cameras, which have been tasked with making sure vessels stay in their assigned spaces while waiting to go through the locks.

British security firm Octavian Security has become the official UK security arm of Swissport International, taking control of the Checkport UK franchise, while Samsung will go going on the road throughout September allowing dealers and installers a hands-on opportunity to experience the Samsung video surveillance product line. And finally, Axel Schmidt has been appointed as General Manager of SALTO’s German Business Unit. Read more news…

In today’s news round-up, it’s a very happy birthday to Geutebruck, as the German company turns 40. The video security system manufacturer has gone from a mail order-based enterprise through to its current position with turnover of over E35m annually. HID Global will be showcasing its physical access control solutions at IFSEC South Africa later this year.

Brickcom has signed a partnership with Saimuth Technologies Inc in order to bring the former’s IP surveillance products to the Canadian market, while SALTO showcased the new Aelement hotel security lock at Hotel Show Dubai 2010. Finally, in corporate news, Laura Thomas has been named as Project Consultant for APT’s perimeter security solutions. Read more news…

The first news round-up of August kicks off with Avigilon being feted at one of Canada’s major technology awards. The high-definition surveillance specialists came away from this year’s British Columbia Technical Industry Association shindig with the gong for “Emerging Company of the Year”. HID Global were celebrating as well, as the biometric solutions firm marked the 100 millionth shipment of its e-government prelaminates and inlays.

Two pieces of good news for Mayflex: firstly, they won a contract to install CommScope’s Uniprise copper cable to schools in the Scottish city of Aberdeen and, secondly they were crowned with the 2009 “Outstanding Sales Performance” award by UTC Fire & Security. Finally, SALTO are set to make a big impact on the small screen, with their access control solutions set to appear in an upcoming episode of Five TV’s hit program “The Gadget Show”. Read more news…