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The goal of Sinovia is to interact with a large variety of needs; CCTV, access control, intrusionA huge demand for security related equipment is providing tremendous growth opportunities for the video security sector, as the CCTV market worldwide continues to grow. With this in mind, Sinovia entered into a partnership with Pelco and is now part of its Partner First Program.OPENcontrol - the Sinovia supervision software platform - now interfaces with Pelco IP cameras, which provide the perfect im...

Mr. Morris comes to Grandstream with extensive experience driving IP video surveillance adoption in the UK marketGrandstream Networks, the leading manufacturer of IP voice/video telephony and video surveillance solutions, is pleased to announce the addition of Martin Morris to their management team. Mr. Morris will spearhead Grandstream's IP video surveillance sales and distribution efforts in the United Kingdom.Mr. Morris comes to Grandstream with extensive experience driving IP video surveilla...

The Secretary stated that the Department of Homeland Security will redeploy $50 million of Recovery Act fundingJanet Napolitano, Secretary, Department of Homeland Security, stated: "Not only do we have an obligation to secure our borders, we have a responsibility to do so in the most cost effective way possible. The system of sensors and cameras along the Southwest border known as SBInet has been plagued with cost overruns and missed deadlines. Effective immediately, the Department of Homel...

Biometric data was defined in the bill to include everything from DNA to retinal scans to facial features to fingerprintsNew Hampshire lawmakers sided overwhelmingly with the Security Industry Association (SIA) on a crucial biometrics issue.Following an education and advocacy push by SIA, legislators rejected by a 267-39 vote HB 1409, which would have prohibited any government agency or private entity in the state from using biometrics as part of identification cards - except for employee i...

Businesses can save money by using Skype on Grandstream's IP PBX and gatewaysGrandstream Networks, the leading manufacturer of IP voice/video telephony and video surveillance solutions, and Skype announced that Skype for SIP interoperability testing and certification of Grandstream's IP PBX and gateway has been completed successfully. With this interoperability, the thousands of small to medium businesses (SMBs) using Grandstream's GXE502x series IP PBX and related gateways can start to reap sig...

Mr. Portaluri has more than 20 years of experience in the security industryMarch Networks® is pleased to welcome Luigi Portaluri to its sales management team in the position of Vice President, Sales for the company's Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) operations. Mr. Portaluri has more than 20 years of experience in the security industry, primarily focused on developing public and private sector accounts, as well as leading sales and support channels. During his career, he has overse...

 Mr Forman makes an important contribution through his involvemen with numerous charitable organizationsMission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, announced that Alan Forman will receive the charity's first annual "Mission 500 Humanitarian Award." The Award will be presented to Mr. Forman, President of Altronix, at a special cocktail reception on March 25th, during ISC West in Las...

Mr. Millet determined to further OnSSI's growth in the surveillance industryOn-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI) is pleased to announce that Yoav Millet has joined the organization as COO/CFO. Mr. Millet will employ his talents and experience in growth and change management to enhance OnSSI's financial, operational and business strategies as it continues to assert itself as the industry leader in surveillance technology."Yoav has a wealth of experience helping companies evolve int...

Grandstream and Digifort announced interoperability between their surveillance products and VMS respectivelyGrandstream Networks, the leading manufacturer of IP voice/video telephony and video surveillance solutions, and Brazilian-based Digifort, a dominant market leader in IP video surveillance monitoring solutions, announced completion of interoperability testing between Grandstream's complete line of video surveillance products including the GXV36xx Series IP cameras and GXV35xx digital video...

The exchange of information is critical to DHS's efforts to enhance overall global aviation securityDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano and Israeli Transport and Road Safety Minister Israel Katz announced a new agreement to enhance information sharing about civil aviation security incidents and ensure efficient and effective coordination in response to potential acts of terrorism and other aviation-related public safety emergencies."The real-time exchange of inf...

Security Industry Association pulled together a coalition to draft legislative language and advocate for a fixA bill introduced by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., would provide a legislative fix that has the support of a unique coalition that was organized by the Security Industry Association (SIA).The Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007 require electronic devices to meet certain efficiency standards while in "no-l...

Millar is championed with designing the future of video surveillance As part of its newly-invigorated commitment to technology innovation, reduced time to market, total customer satisfaction and complete product quality, Pelco management has announced several internal operational changes.In the area of technology innovation, company management has appointed Greg Millar to the newly-created position of Chief Technology Officer. In this position, Millar is championed with designing the future of v...

 Avigilon's HD surveillance system earned a composite base score of 97.8 out of a possible 100Avigilon, the performance and value leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systems, has announced the results of an independent review of the company's HD surveillance solution performed by the National Sports Security Laboratory at the University of Southern Mississippi. The evaluation - conducted during a game-day event at the M.M. Roberts Stadium at the University of Sou...

For fiscal year 2008, Proxim reported revenue of $49.0 millionProxim Wireless Corporation, a leading provider of end-to-end broadband wireless systems, recently released financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended December 31, 2009. Financial highlights On a GAAP basis, revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2009 were $7.6 million compared to $7.0 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2009 and $11.6 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2008. Revenue...

The GXV3140 desktop IP multimedia phone comes with built-in IPVideoTalkTechnology Marketing Corporation granted two of Grandstream's IP-based gadgets with the coveted "2009 Product of the Year Award," selected by Internet Telephony magazine. Ideal for professional surveillance environments, the GXV3601 IP camera is a powerful network camera that incorporates comprehensive peripheral support for alarm control, local storage expansion and wireless network connection. Features includ...

Mike Grimes is a recognized leader in the biometric and access control industryIntegrated Biometrics, a provider of high performance fingerprint biometric identity solutions, announces the addition of Mike Grimes to its management team as President. Grimes, a recognized leader in the biometric and access control industry, will utilize his business and sales leadership at to drive further successes within all sectors of Integrated Biometrics."We are extremely pleased to have Mike Grimes join...

The ranking confirms Chubb as the UK's number one fire and security brandThe new 2010 Business Superbrand list published confirms Chubb as the UK's number one fire and security brand. Chubb is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corporation.Chubb retained its position in the top 20, ahead of such names as Vodafone, Boeing and Siemens. It finished more than 20 places ahead of its nearest category rival, Yale, and 170 places in front of ADT. Top of the list was Microsoft...

 Top partners received recognition of their expertise at Milestone Integration Platform SymposiumMilestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software, recently held its 7th annual partner event in the Americas, called MIPS (Milestone Integration Platform Symposium). Several hundred participants gathered at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa in California, for four days of knowledge sharing with industry speakers, product presentations, workshops and train...

IQinVision is a market leader in HD megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras and NVR systemsIQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras, and network video recording systems, announced that David Clark has been appointed Vice President of Operations.Clark will be responsible for all manufacturing, supply chain management, and quality control aspects of IQinVision's fast growing HD Megapixel product line. With over 25 years experience in high tec...

 'Hyper-V' virtualisation allows Geutebruck to generate multiple virtual servers on a single piece of hardwareBack in 2008 when Geutebruck achieved Microsoft Gold Partner status, it had already demonstrated exceptional expertise in producing software solutions and in designing and implementing networking infrastructure solutions.  In January 2010, following more specialist training for staff, and the submission of references from satisfied customers whose video security systems were pr...

SightLogix provides accurate and cost-effective area and perimeter securitySightLogix®, Inc., a supplier of intelligent video surveillance systems for outdoor security applications, has received Lenel factory certification as a member of the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program. The certification confirms compatibility between SightLogix automated surveillance equipment and Lenel Systems International, Inc.'s OnGuard security management system.SightLogix' combination of edge-based video analyti...

 Overland Storage and Mobotix have reduced implementation time by 50% with their integrated solutionOverland Storage, Inc., a leading, global specialist in backup, recovery and archive, and Mobotix AG, the technology leader for high resolution network camera systems, today introduced a unified management console that simplifies the deployment of world class video surveillance and archive solutions featuring Mobotix IP network camera systems and Overland's award-winning family of SnapServer...

SightLogix is the leading supplier of outdoor video analytics systems SightLogix, the leading supplier of outdoor video analytics systems for area and perimeter security, has appointed Access Direct Sales Inc. to represent SightLogix in Central and Eastern Canada. Specifically, Access Direct will cover the region that includes the provinces of Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, PEI, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.  "Access Direct has an outstanding reputation for security expertise and a st...

 DHS Secretary Janet NapolitanoPhoto courtesy of FEMA Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano traveled to Mexico City at the invitation of her Mexican colleague, Interior Secretary Fernando Francisco Gómez-Mont, to meet with officials from North, Central and South American and Caribbean and the International Civil Aviation Organization to discuss ways to bolster global aviation security measures and standards. "The international dimensions of the December 25 a...

 Michael Hodor plans to advance Avigilon's leadership position in the high-definition surveillance marketAvigilon has announced the appointment of Michael Hodor as the company's senior sales director for Western North America, Latin America, and Asia Pacific regions. A top performing sales executive and manager with sixteen years sales experience in the security industry, Hodor is responsible for driving sales and increasing awareness for Avigilon's award winning high definition (HD) survei...

 Martin has over 30 years of experience in the security industryThe Security Industry Association New Product Showcase (NPS) Planning Committee has selected Jennifer Martin of Pixim to be its new chairman.Martin, the manager of worldwide channel programs for Pixim, is a committee member who had served as a judge for the NPS for five years. She brings more than 30 years of experience in the security industry to the position."I'm very excited to have been chosen," Martin said. "...

 Pinnacle Marketing is a manufacturer's representative with a successful history in security marketplaceSightLogix, the leading supplier of outdoor video analytics systems for area and perimeter security, has named Pinnacle Marketing Inc. of Plano, Texas, as SightLogix's newest manufacturers representative. Specifically, Pinnacle will cover the states of Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. Pinnacle Marketing is known as a premier manufacturer's representative with a long and successful...

 HB 1409 would prohibit use of biometrics as part of identification cardsA bill being considered by the New Hampshire legislature that would ban nearly all uses of biometrics is an inappropriate response to privacy concerns that would deprive residents of an important security technology, the Security Industry Association (SIA) has told state lawmakers. HB 1409 would prohibit any government agency or private entity from using biometrics as part of identification cards - except for...

  The TRU650 BACS secures physical access to enterprise environments with a centralised database Integrated Biometrics has announced that its fingerprint biometric access control solution, the TRU650, has received Lenel factory certification.  As part of this certification, Integrated Biometrics is now a partner member of the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Programme. The TRU650 Biometric Access Control System (BACS) secures physical access to enterprise environments with...

 OnSSI, leader in surveillance software, has announced the addition of a new manufacturers' representativeOn-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI), the market leader in open-architecture, intelligent IP-based video surveillance software, has announced the addition of a new manufacturers' representative, International W,  to promote the sale of their suite of Video Management Solutions in Florida and the Caribbean. "OnSSI is leading the industry in IP management and control p...