On today’s news round-up, 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. Also in corporate news, Samsung Techwin Europe Ltd. has appointed Johan Park as new Managing Director, thanks to his extensive experience in the understanding of the European market. Chiron has announced a new agreement with Rapid Larmcentral for the installation of IRIS Secure Apps, Chiron’s Alarm over IP receiving and management solution, in both of Rapid Larmcentral’s alarm receiving centres in Sweden and Estonia.

In application news, Internap Network Services Corporation has selected Opengear to provide secure remote management.  In events news, 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 news round-up, the superbikes and other valuable assets of the Samsung Crescent Racing team are being kept safe and secure with the help of a high resolution CCTV system manufactured by Samsung Techwin. Also 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 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. Elmdene International Ltd. also has a new appointment; Justin Roberts, the new Sales and Marketing Director, is to oversee the UK, export, and special project activities of the company. Also in the UK, MOBOTIX has organised a yachting trip in the Solent near Portsmouth for its top partners. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, Verint Systems has announced the launch of the Verint Channel Partner Program, an Americas-based program which is designed to meet the security challenges of organisations. In application news, Verint has been awarded a contract to supply IP video solutions to the World Trade Center Transportation Hub in Manhattan. Verint’s Nextiva security solution will secure entrances, exits, platforms, electrical and telecommunications rooms.

Looking back at ASIS International 2011, Samsung Techwin America has introduced a new high-quality, high-performance NVR line and Arecont Vision has unveiled its D4SO series outdoor new all-in-one dome cameras. The Defence & Security Equipment International (DSEi) exhibition has confirmed a 16% increase in its attendance in comparison with its previous edition in 2009. In other events news,  Videx is hosting an educational webinar, “Critical Security for Critical Infrastructure”. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, Genetec has announced that the American Institute of Business (AIB) in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, has installed the state-of-the-art and cost-effective Omnicast video surveillance system to secure the 20-acre campus. Over in Europe, 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.

In corporate news, QNAP Security proudly announced the successful integration of a series of Samsung Techwin network cameras with the VioStor NVR (Network Video Recorder) series. Over in the UK, EverFocus has appointed Peter Robinson as its business development manager to drive sales growth across EverFocus’ range of HD-CCTV products. He will be responsible for ensuring that EverFocus capitalises on growth opportunities. In events news, the Enforcer Club’s text-to-win competition has enabled another installer the opportunity to showcase the latest in security technology, thanks to its unique prize.  Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, Mul-T Lock has launched a dedicated website to provide the latest news and information, including guidance for its new door handle Code-it. Also in corporate news, CATSA has announced that it has selected G4S as the Security Screening Contractor for the delivery of Airport Screening Services in the Pacific Region. G4S Secure Solutions from Canada will provide services at 20 airports, including Vancouver International Airport. Over in North and Latin America, Samsung Techwin America has reported higher market share numbers in the Americas.

In events news, SANS Institute has announced additional speakers for the 2011 European Digital Forensics and Incident Response Summit. Over in London, Transport Security Expo and Conference will be focusing on public transportation security withstanding acts of terrorism. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has welcomed the publication of a study into employee motivation in the security guarding sector, which has been a useful new guide for security managers and supervisors. In corporate news, Samsung Techwin America has appointed Edward Wassall Ph.D. as Director of IP Product and Business Development. He brings to Samsung an extensive knowledge of networked video and access control solutions as well as a background in IT security and network design.

In application news, Avigilon has announced that King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA), Saudi Arabia’s third largest airport, has deployed the Avigilon HD Surveillance System to capture, review, and store indisputable evidence for quick and successful investigations and management. Mul-T-Lock’s Sold Secure Gold E-Series padlocks have been installed along all the bridges on the A30 by Guardian Security Ltd as part of an overall security upgrade by South West Highways. IQinVision has also announced that Edwardsville Community Unit 7 District Schools have installed an array of IQeye indoor and outdoor HD megapixel IP cameras throughout the school district. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, MJF Security was nominated within the manned guarding category at IFSEC 2011. Following IFSEC’s aftermath, the forthcoming event we have our eyes turned to, is this year’s Undersea Defence Technology Europe (UDT), which is taking place at ExCeL London from 7-9 June, and will be focused on priorities of the undersea defence and security community. In the same celebratory manner, Teletec Connect has been accredited as an approved distributor for the SANYO Full HD camera range, ensuring that high level training will be provided to those involved, matching its reputation.

On the other side of the ocean, Samsung Techwin America’s sales’ and marketing initiative reins are being taken by Antoinette F. Modica thanks to her extensive experience in building new markets, launching national accounts and cultivating relationships. Lastly, Videor has enlarged its Power over Ethernet portfolio – essential for networked security technology – with Phihong PoE solutions. Read more security news…

To wrap up the working week, we start with ADT, who has become the title sponsor of this year’s Edinburgh Half Marathon. As title sponsor, the race will be branded the ADT Edinburgh Half Marathon and will take place on Sunday 10th April 2011. artec technologies is taking social media to the next level as it has announced that it will be using the likes of Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to build a closer relationship with its customers and partners. In New York, Panasonic security cameras have been deployed by Hello Albert Inc. to monitor various municipal buildings, jails and approximately 50 fire stations in multiple jurisdictions on Long Island.

In other news, at the recent Samsung Techwin Vision Conference, Lucas Lee, MD of Samsung, gave an insight into how Samsung perceives the European security marketplace. Finally, Milestone Systems has recruited a number of new employees and has promoted top performers to manage its ongoing high levels of growth. Read more security news…

In the news round-up today, Samsung Techwin America brings together its sales and marketing teams for its 2011 Kick-Off meeting. Basler has announced that it will be featuring its new fixed IP domes with audio functionality at the upcoming ISC West 2011. At the Davyhulme Wastewater Treatment Works, an innovative video surveillance solution has been installed by SeSys Limited (a MOBOTIX Solution Partner), comprising of MOBOTIX M24 high-resolution cameras to create a detailed record of a 2-year construction project taking place at the site.

In other news, CASSIDIAN and Indian engineering giant Larsen & Toubro (L&T) have partnered to deliver indigenous solutions for military requirements of Indian customers, as well as the world market. Lastly, Infinova announced that Rompetrol Rafinare SA, Romania’s second largest oil company, is using an Infinova fibre optics video system to watch over its multiple facilities inside the 480 hectares (1,186 acres) Rompetrol Rafinare Refinery. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, the National Bank of Kuwait was fitted with an ATM surveillance solution from Dedicated Micros. The system comprised of an advanced NetVu Connected CCTV solution is focused on the centralised monitoring of all of the bank’s branches and critical ATM infrastructure. Samsung has released new dates for its “Technology Days“, where industry professionals will be able to get an insight on Samsung’s new security systems and prospects in the surveillance market.

In other news, Cassidian has announced its successful role out of Sweden’s radio communication network ‘RAKEL’. The network will give user organisations the possibility to cooperate fully on a national scale. Wavestore has appointed Bryan Osborne as the new UK Sales Manager responsible for developing relationships with consultants. Lastly, IMS Research examines the real potential of the video surveillance as a service (VSaaS) market. Read more security news…