In today’s news round-up, REACT will be showcasing one of the first public demonstrations of an in-camera real-time analytics solution at the IP EXPO taking place 17th to 18th October 2012 in London. On display at the show will be the MOBOTIX video analysis tools which generate statistical data inside the camera for real-time analysis and expert as a structured report. In corporate news, Samsung has appointed Pedro Correia to take on the newly created role of UK Pre-Sales Manager. Pedro will work closely with installers, system integrators and distributors to provide pre-sales support in respect of system design, product specification and tender compliance issues. SSAIB, the UK’s leading certification body for organisations, has gained UKAS approval for its Telecare ServicesScheme, offering telecare system suppliers, installation and maintenance companies, monitoring centres, response providers and others a significant advantage in this expanding market.

In application news, ievo fingerprint readers have been installed in 5 sites of a UK fitness chain to improve the efficiency within their gyms. Over in Banglaesh, India, Dhaka police have completed the initial phase of upgrading the analogue communications system to digital one by adopting Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) solution provided by Hytera. Read more security news…

In today’s news weekly round-up, HID Global has announced its completion of two pilot programs that validate how access control using smartphones can allow employees to conveniently open doors with a mobile device. Also in corporate news, Samsung Techwin America has announced that it is partnering with California-based FaceFirst, LLC. to supply megapixel video surveillance cameras for its FaceFirst facial recognition system. In application news, the Enterprise Park in Scotland has adopted IP solutions from VIVOTEK to support its high-end positioning and to ensure tenants are confident with the security measures in place.

At the recent Security Essen 2012 in Germany, SourceSecurity.com recorded many of the tradeshow’s exhibitors in their full glory. Also in events news, TDSi is attending the Global Security Summit London, taking place this week at Olympia, in order to unveil its participation in the new Harmony Alliance, with aims to ”Collaborate, Innovate and Protect” across the security product offering spectrum. Read more security news…

In today’s news round-up, 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. Also in application news, Alpro’s overhead transom closers have been installed at the University of Portsmouth. The university is using the devices at its building entrances on Guildhall Walk.

Looking back at last week’s ASIS International 2012, American Fibertek Inc. (AFI) debuted two new software releases that improve video management and control activities. Also at ASIS 2012, Samsung Techwin America showcased two new economically priced DVRs and Panasonic showcased its new 360° panoramic 3.0 megapixel dome cameras. Read more security news…

In today’s news round-up, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has suggested  that electronic security systems – particularly CCTV – are playing a more prominent role in maintaining a safe and lawful public environment. Since last year’s London riots, the BSIA has found that CCTV systems have been crucial in the apprehension of many of those involved. Samsung Techwin Europe has announced the signing of a new distribution agreement with Norbain SD Limited. This news follows an earlier announcement that Norbain’s UK operation has been acquired by Newbury Investments (UK) Ltd. In other corporate news, Idesco has welcomed Jens Holmberg, who has filled the position of Business Manager for Idesco AB.

Over in the Middle East, Complete Pixel begins operations this month in the Middle East region. The new company’s entry into the security products marketplace represents a brand new business model for manufacturer representation in the industry. In applications news, The Transportation Department of the Stanwood-Camano School District in northwestern Washington State has introduced the MobileCamViewer mobile surveillance application from mobiDEOS to enable quicker evaluation of potential security incidents. Read more security news…

In today’s weekly round-up, Samsung Techwin America has announced that three new sales professionals will be joining the company to support the company’s increasing sales activities. SightLogix has announced the appointment of TaylorLong & Associates, Inc. as its manufacturer’s representative for the Northwest US region. Also in corporate news, Altronix has redesigned its website to provide visitors with fast and easy access to information, along with an improved online experience.

In other news, research by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has highlighted the threat of violence against cash-in-transit couriers. The latest statistics were published by SaferCash, the cash-in-transit intelligence service of the BSIA. Lastly, IMS Research has estimated that network video surveillance sales have overtaken analogue video surveillance sales in the Middle East. It estimates that network video surveillance equipment accounted for 53% of video surveillance equipment in 2011. Read more security news…

In today’s news round-up, IMS Research has reported that network video surveillance sales have overtaken analogue video surveillance sales in the Middle East. Its recently published report on this market estimates that network video surveillance equipment accounted for 53% of video surveillance equipment in 2011. At the upcoming Sponsor’s Sports Venue Summit in Germany, Dallmeier will be showcasing its multifocal sensor system Panomera. In corporate news, Altronix has redesigned its website to provide visitors with fast and easy access to information along with an improved online experience.

In other news, Samsung Techwin America has recruited three new sales professionals to support the company’s increasing sales activities. Joining the company are Kerby Long as Northeast Regional Sales Manager, Bill Grella as Southeast Regional Sales Manager, and Todd Wysocki as Central Regional Sales Manager. Lastly, MicroPower Technologies has partnered with Sprint to enable the company to leverage Sprint’s network as an additional channel to transmit wireless video. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, IMS Research has advised that Samsung Techwin America is ranked second in terms of analogue camera market share and fifth in overall camera share. This latest ranking moves Samsung up from the sixth overall position it held in 2010, and increases its market share from 4.5% in 2010 to 4.6% in 2011. Organisers of the upcoming Transport Security Expo have unveiled an expanded workshop programme for the forthcoming event. These knowledge-centric seminars deliver a rich source of detailed information presented by leading industry experts.

Looking back at the MIPS exhibition, organisers have confirmed that the event is once again the largest exhibition for the security and fire safety industry in Eastern Europe and Russia. In application news, IndigoVision’s distributed architecture and IP Video solution has enabled ORLEN Lietuva oil refinery in Mazeikiai to install and monitor cameras in remote areas of the refinery. Lastly, IdentiSys, sales and service integrator of identification card issuance, emergency response and access control / CCTV security systems, has acquired the Identification Division of Claritus. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, Samsung Techwin America has added Legacy Marketing to its family of manufacturers’ representatives to strengthen sales of its video surveillance products. Also in corporate news, Arecont Vision has announced that Security Marketing Consultants (SMC) now represents the company in the Midwest region of the United States. In the UK, Sicura Systems in collaboration with its sister company Vital Technology, has provided a multi-discipline SCADA system at the Medway Tunnel under the River Medway between Strood and Chatham in Kent for Medway Council Working.

Over in Russia, Bosch has installed a state-of-the-art security system including fire prevention, public address, evacuation and video surveillance technologies at Moscow’s famous Bolshoi Theatre. In events news, Ipsotek’s award winning technology Tag and Track received the CCTV System of the Year category at this year’s IFSEC. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, AxxonSoft has launched a campaign entitled “Second Terabyte For Free”, as part of its cooperation with IP surveillance equipment manufacturers and distributors. Also in corporate news, Corps Security has announced an exclusive contract with VtecZoom, to provide advanced remote surveillance. SSAIB, the UK’s leading Certification Body for electronic security, has unveiled a constructive new initiative to help properly protect a range of potentially vulnerable sites.

Over in the US, Samsung hosted an IP video surveillance training session in Southern California. System integrators, resellers and other attendees who participated were treated to a high tech, multimedia learning experience. In events news, VideoBadge from Edesix, a wireless body worn video system the size of an ID card, which helps protect of frontline staff was showcased at IFSEC 2012. Read more security news…

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…