On today’s weekly round-up, Martin Morris has joined Panasonic System Networks Europe (PSNE) as an Area Sales Manager, bringing with him a wide range of industry understanding from a number of different organisations and working roles. In application news, Conway Security Products are supplying their vandal-resistant ceiling and wall-mounted camera housings to the Dutch railway network, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), for use at underground and overland stations across Holland. Also securing railways are Samsung’s SNV-5010 vandal-resistant network domes, which have recently been approved for use by the European railway industry. Also in application news, MOBOTIX is offering its online monitoring services at the prestigious and high profile Aldeburgh Yacht Club (AYC), situated on the Suffolk coast.

On the other side of the world in a lush hilltop setting in an affluent suburb of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Arecont Vision megapixel video cameras are providing surveillance at the expansive Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club. In events news, Arecont Vision is hosting an Advanced Channel Partner Certification Program in the UK next week. The event is for both existing Arecont partners and those who want to learn more about the company’s products and technology. Read more security news…

On today’s weekly round-up, Arecont Vision’s megapixel cameras have improved security at the Valletta cruise ship terminal in Malta. Over in London, ASSA ABLOY and HID Global have presented the latest revolutionary thinking in access control and security at a dedicated event held at the prestigious Wallace Collection. Also looking to improve services within the UK, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has appointed Trevor Elliott as the new Director of Manpower and Membership Services, thanks to his expertise and successful track record in the security industry.

In events news, 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 new D4SO series outdoor all-in-one dome cameras. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, an IndigoVision city-wide wireless IP video solution has been used in the City of Lamentin, located on the French archipelago of Guadeloupe in the Caribbean, thanks to its successful bid to reduce crime. Also in application news, Q1 Labs will implement its QRadar Security Intelligence platform in CSIT’s research lab. In corporate news, ANPR solutions provider CitySync has announced that Nigel Eastaugh will take on the role of Senior Project Manager.

In events news, ComNet Europe will be exhibiting at this year’s Security 2011 Exhibition, Australia’s leading industry show in Sydney, from 24th to 26th August. Also, Samsung has devised a free two-day training course specifically for UK installers and system integrators who wish to acquire a greater understanding of how the latest generation of IP network products can enable them to deliver tangible real life benefits to their clients. Read more security news…

On today’s weekly round-up, data privacy video surveillance solutions have been developed by artec technologies AG to help companies align with German data privacy protection laws. Over in Africa, an instant upgrade to the access control system of BMCE Bank’s headquarters in Casablanca has been made possible with ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio™ wireless locking technology.

On a festive note, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has held an impressive ceremony attended by many key individuals from the security industry to announce its personnel awards, which were presented in the following categories: Best Newcomer, Outstanding Act, Best Use of Technology, Best Team and Service to the Customer. In application news, traffic surveillance is being monitored in Bristol, thanks to Samsung speed dome cameras. Over in the Caribbean, IndigoVision’s IP video surveillance solution has been deployed to secure a mining complex on the French island of Guadeloupe. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, the REDWALL Partner Programme, designed by Optex Europe to provide installers and their customers with the latest advice on installation and support, has again been praised by one of the UK’s leading security organisations for delivering consistently reliable results. In Bristol, traffic surveillance is being monitored, thanks to Samsung speed dome cameras. World leading surveillance systems manufacturer CBC (Europe) Ltd has helped protect the Institute for Animal Health’s (IAH) Pirbright Laboratory site in Surrey.

In corporate news, Pixim Inc., a leading provider of imaging chips for enterprise security cameras, has unveiled two new brand logos, which were designed to be used on the marketing materials, product, packaging, and spec sheets of camera manufacturers who build cameras based on Pixim’s chip technology. EasyLobby, the industry leader in secure visitor management solutions, has announced the availability of a visitor management and access control integration module with Gallagher’s access control systems. Read more security news…

To begin the working week, Cassidian has won a contract from the Swiss defence procurement authority Armasuisse; it will give the Swiss Army one of the world’s most powerful advanced soldier systems. Global provider of intelligent IP video solutions March Networks, has launched its Command Video Management Platform, which provides customers with a sophisticated, user-friendly, web-based and highly customisable interface.

In corporate news, SightLogix President & CEO John Romanowich received the Security Industry Association (SIA) “Statesman Award” on June 21 during SIA’s 2011 Government Summit in Washington, DC. Facial recognition technology specialists Ayonix, joined “technology” forces with Wavestore to distribute Ayonix biometric and security solutions in UK and Europe. Also, Samsung has appointed John Fisk as the new IP Product Manager. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, digital video surveillance specialist Visimetrics has provided their flagship FASTAR CCTV recording solution to secure A&S Leisure’s Napoleons chain of casinos in Sheffield, Leeds, Hull and Bradford. Enfield Council has invested in Romad RSP-100 lone worker protection devices for staff at the Borough’s social care department.

In a celebratory post-IFSEC 2011 note, Gallagher took pleasure in success, thanks in part to ASSA ABLOY’s award-winning Aperio. Samsung also unveiled a new generation of video surveillance security solutions on its largest booth ever at IFSEC. With an eye to the future, the Security Industry Association (SIA) is welcoming interested security professionals to submit proposals for presentations at top trade show and educational conference ISC West 2012. 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…

Looking back at the top stories of the week, we begin with some events news. At the much-anticipated IFSEC 2011, Samsung will be showing off its ‘Samsung City’ concept on its largest booth ever. Basler announced that it will be featuring its new fixed IP domes with audio functionality at the upcoming ISC West 2011. The ISE 2011 show proved to be a great success this year as it attracted a record 34,870 industry professionals. Pivot3 has joined forces with Genetec and Arecont Vision to host a series of one-day educational events throughout Europe to provide an opportunity to learn about the benefits of an integrated IP solution.

In other news, ADT’s electronic fire and security solutions were installed at Dublin Airport’s new Terminal 2 (T2) to enable visitors to stay safe and have a pleasant experience travelling through the airport. IMS Research reported that local companies would dominate the Chinese security systems integration market within the next few years. Lastly, according to GB Monitoring’s Operations Director, Tom Smith, many councils across the UK are facing the prospect of having their manned CCTV monitoring stopped due to budget cuts. Read more security news…

On the mid-week round up today, SightLogix is set to unveil its Video Security Trailer at Border Security Expo 2011, along with a whole host of visible and thermal outdoor video analytics cameras. At this year’s IFSEC 2011, Samsung will demonstrate its new Samsung City concept on its largest booth ever, showcasing all its latest security solutions. Bosch is riding high as its new commercial loudspeaker ‘Vari-directional Array’ wins the prestigious InAVation Award.

In other news, ADT’s electronic fire and security solutions have been installed at Dublin Airport’s new Terminal 2 (T2) to enable visitors to stay safe and have a pleasant experience travelling through the airport. Lastly, according to GB Monitoring’s Operations Director, Tom Smith, many councils across the UK are facing the prospect of having their manned CCTV monitoring stopped due to budget cuts. Read more security news…