On today’s news round-up, 2012 marks the fifth year of G4S Technology’s relationship with the Institute of Education (IOE), the UK’s leading centre in education and social research. Videcon has been appointed by RSI Video Technologies to distribute their “Videofied” range of video verification equipment in the UK and Ireland. VideoIQ has announced the addition of the Harco Group in the Middle East to its international team of partners, further accelerating its growing international presence.

Also in corporate news, INSIDE Secure will be providing Intel Corporation with NFC products and technologies. The agreement marks a significant milestone for INSIDE Secure and the future of the NFC industry, helping move this emerging technology towards full-scale market adoption. March Networks has collaborated with Software House to deliver video surveillance and access control management. Read more security news…

On today’s news round-up, IP camera technology leader Arecont Vision has partnered with DNF Security. Also in corporate news, ComNet has signed a distribution deal with Allguard Consulting, enhancing ComNet’s position in the Australasian market as market leader in optical transmission technology. Over in the UK, CCTV distributor Videcon has appointed Mark Wall as Field Sales Executive for the Midlands and South East Regions. The International Professional Security Association (IPSA) has recently reintroduced a specialist Maritime Sector to deal with the increased needs of the maritime industry, such as the threat of terrorism, as they affect members and company contracts.

In events news, the British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA) ID section is celebrating its 10th anniversary at the Total Workplace Management (TWM) 2011 exhibition in London. Read more security news…