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 Salto and Nedap aim to promote integrated access control solutions NEDAP and SALTO present a unique off-the-shelf integration between NEDAP AEOS and SALTO off line readers. The integration provides customers with a seamless single management platform for their entire access control needs, increasing cost effectiveness and flexibility. With this integration, NEDAP extends the advanced access control capabilities of AEOS to off line, unwired doors.  After a period of intensive coll...

  Ramon Grado has assumed the position of Managing Director for IQinVision's operations in Europe, the Middle East and AfricaIQinVision, market leader in high-performance megapixel IP security cameras, intelligent network cameras, and IP video recording systems, today announced that Ramon Grado has assumed the position of Managing Director for IQinVision's operations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Along with Grado, the company continues to grow and solidify the ranks of sales a...

Professional Services leads Hirsch into Systems IntegrationHirsch Electronics, a leading supplier of access control and security management solutions, announces its Professional Services Group has developed a solution for verifying digital identity certificates by integrating both their Velocity Security Management System and RUU Verification Station with Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 201-enabling technology from CoreStreet, a leading provider of credential validation solutions....

 SIA approves revisions to its Open Systems Interoperability and Performance Standard (OSIPS)The Security Industry Association (SIA) has approved revisions to its Open Systems Interoperability and Performance Standard (OSIPS) Framework and Digital Video Interface efforts to support the requests of various organizations focused on IP video."New digital technologies for IP video require new standards for cameras, encoders and video analytics if these components are to integrate, or conve...

  MATE Adds Powerful Video Analytics to Hirsch's Velocity System MATE-Intelligent Video, a technology leader in intelligent video surveillance systems and Hirsch Electronics - a leading provider of security management systems -  recently announced the completion and availability of their integration empowering the award-winning Velocity™ Security Management System with MATE's Behavior Watch™ video content analysis capabilities to deliver intelligent surveillance a...

  Leaders in video security analysis implement all-inclusive offeringSony Professional, Milestone and Agent Vi  recently announced a complete solution for intelligent video analysis ahead of Milestone's Integration Platform Symposium in Las Vegas, February 12th - 14th. Following its introduction to the market several years ago, intelligent video analysis technology has been increasingly used by the security industry. However, up until now there has been no single cost-effective, s...

  American Fibertek Inc. celebrates a quarter century in video security industryIn 1984, the cost of a first class postage stamp was 20 cents and Ronald Reagan had just been elected to his second term in office. In the video surveillance and security arena, the CCTV market was in the process of shedding its stodgy reputation and re-creating itself as a high tech industry. Into this environment, American Fibertek Inc. (AFI) was introduced with a focus on the newly revolutionized industr...

  On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc., (OnSSI) joins with DNF Security to boost network storage On-Net Surveillance Systems (OnSSI), the market leader in non-proprietary, open architecture intelligent IP-based video surveillance software, has announced a strategic partnership to enable users of OnSSI's NetDVMS Enterprise scale network video recorder and camera management platform to take advantage of DNF Security's Seahawk platform of IP storage products offering capacities fro...

  Steve Clarke appointed as Managing Director at ComNet EuropeCommunication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, doing business as ComNet™, parent company of ComNet Europe Ltd., and a leading manufacturer of fiber optic transmission and networking equipment, has hired Steve Clarke to be the company's Managing Director for its efforts throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Steve Clarke will be responsible for ComNet's entry into the region to meet the growing demand and...

 Ionit Technologies selects David R. Wedel as EVP, Director of Sales Chicago, IL - Ionit Technologies, industry leader in advanced digital video compression solutions for the security and process control industries, has appointed David R. Wedel EVP, Director of Sales. Mr. Wedel brings over 25 years of experience in the security industry as an end-user, specifier, integrator, and sales and marketing leader to Ionit. He assumes responsibility for Ionit's North American sales efforts...

 On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI) aims to promote its products further afieldOn-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI) has announced the addition of four new manufacturer's representative firms to promote sales of its open architecture IP-based video surveillance software solutions in the Midwest and Southern United States."As a supplier of best-in-breed software to empower video surveillance management, OnSSI looks to the best-performing rep firms to join our team," said...

 logiware gmbh has released the latest 3.7.2.9 version of its go1984 video surveillance software VIVOTEK has established strategic ties with logiware gmbh, a Germany-based software development company specialized in video surveillance and recording systems. As a new member of VIVOTEK's SIA alliance, logiware will integrate supports for VIVOTEK's IP surveillance products into its software to provide customers with more surveillance options.logiware gmbh has released the latest 3.7.2.9 v...

  Pictured (Left) is Tim Maslen, Sales Manager, D-Tec, receiving a Finalist Certificate for the 'Best Application' category in the IP-in-Security Innovation Awards from Paul Hennings of IP Security Events & Media Ltd.D-Tec - part of AD Group - announces that it was a finalist in the prestigious IP-in-Security Innovation Awards held at the Hilton Hotel, Coventry, during the recent IIPSEC 2009 exhibition.The company made the shortlist in the ‘Best Application' category, followi...

 Leon Rose, Area Sales Manager at LEGIC and Ed Heyden, Managing Director of Securit World, are looking forward to a successful partnership LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, the leading manufacturer of contactless smart card systems for personal identification applications and Securit World Ltd, leading suppliers of ID systems and printers, have agreed on a new licence contract. This will result in a broad range of products using LEGIC highly secure contactless technology and benefiting from Secu...

 Colin Burgess and Tim Biddulph have joined the UK and Ireland sales team Samsung Techwin's Professional Security division has further strengthened its UK & Ireland sales team with the recruitment of Colin Burgess and Tim Biddulph. Colin Burgess, who has spent the last four years as National Accounts Field Sales for Norbain and whose twenty-two year career has seen him gain experience working for Philips and Visimetrics, has been recruited by Samsung Techwin as Account Manager...

 Pick-a-Point Icon has been designed to be intuitive for operators and builds on the success of earlier variants Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - highlighted the installation and end user benefits of integrator BBV's enhanced Pick-a-Point Icon Digital Matrix solution at the recent IIPSEC 2009 exhibition. This is now fully integrated with the latest range of DV-IP products, including the HighVu Excel, DV-IP Server, Decoder, RT and HD. The new Pick-a-Point Icon also has HDMI interfaces a...

  Security specialist will be available on stand number 637 to advise corporations and TMCs on duty of care obligationsThe Anvil Group, a specialist in crisis avoidance services, recently announced that it will be exhibiting at this year's Business Travel Show - 10th-12th of February at Earls Court in London. Located on stand 637, The Anvil Group will be demonstrating its Employee Travel Monitoring Solution (ETMS) and Travel Risk Intelligence System (TRIS) as part of the show's Corpora...

 G4Tec expands range and increases flexibilityGroup 4 Technology is pleased to announce that the Symmetry™ Security Management System (SMS) now integrates with a wide range of IP network cameras from Bosch, Panasonic and Sony. "We are pleased to be able to offer our customers increased flexibility by integrating with such respected, market leading brands as Bosch, Sony and Panasonic," said David Ella, Chief Technology Officer for Group 4 Technology. Expanding integration to...

 Bruce Berman has been appointed VP of New Business DevelopmentCommunication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, doing business as ComNet™, a leading manufacturer of fiber optic transmission and networking equipment, has hired Bruce M. Berman to be the company's Vice President of New Business Development. Bruce will be responsible for the company's entry into new markets. Markets such as factory automation & industrial control, electric power transmission and distribution, and trans...

 J.M. Allain, President of Panasonic System Solutions, addresses attendees at the ceremonyAs the "Official Technology Partner" Panasonic System Solutions will help create a world-class sports and entertainment experience. When a new Major League Soccer stadium and waterfront complex opens in 2010 just south of Philadelphia, along the historic Delaware River in Chester, PA, it will incorporate a networked surveillance system based on Internet protocol from Panasonic System Sol...

  Hirsch Electronics announces the appointment of Corey McKinney as Senior System SpecialistHirsch Electronics, a global supplier of access control and security management solutions, announces the appointment of Corey McKinney as Senior System Specialist to extend Hirsch's offering of identity management, HSPD-12 / FIPS 201 / PIV and FISMA compliance solutions. Mr. McKinney is a Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP). Mr. McKinney most recently worked for...

 The new logo is designed to reflect NAV's global position North American Video (NAV) has unveiled a new logo to reflect the company's position as a global provider of integrated security technology serving the Gaming, Corporate and Government Markets. The logo features simplified graphic elements, a bold typeface and displaying the initials "NAV", the logo creates a modern and memorable new look to emphasize the company's technology capabilities and business portfolio b...

 Pelco closes down access control development factory in IndianapolisPelco management  recently announced to its employees that in consideration of the current economic situation, the company has decided to take aggressive steps in order to focus resources on supporting Pelco's core video security business.Pelco President and CEO Dean Meyer stated that: "As the general economic outlook continues to worsen and as forecasts call for a prolonged challenge throughout 2009, we as...

Genetec, a long-standing OEM development partner of HID Global, will now carry the HID Fargo brand's full line of card printers Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security and public safety industry and a global provider of world-class IP video surveillance, access control and license plate recognition (LPR) solutions, today announced that it has partnered with HID Global, the trusted worldwide leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, to provide a full line of Fargo bra...

 The new face recognition system assures boarding pass authenticationC-True Imaging Ltd. (C-True) is introducing the C-Gate system, a boarding pass authentication solution using face recognition technology. The C-GATE system assures that ticketed passengers will be allowed to board only their proper flight.The system was launched at IATA's AVSEC 2008 conference, in Seoul, South Korea and gained substantial interest by aviation security officials.C-Gate offers an innovative breakthrough solu...

 Security industry veteran Jack Derrico to manage Hirsch's Mid-Atlantic salesHirsch Electronics, a global supplier of access control and security management solutions, announces the appointment of Jack Derrico as Mid-Atlantic Regional Manager. Mr. Derrico will manage Hirsch's sales activities and dealer development in the Mid-Atlantic region including the states of District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina.   Mr. Derrico brings to Hirsch more than...

 Wil Korosec, Regional Sales Manager TOA Canada Corporation is pleased to announce the addition of Mr. Wil Korosec to the position of Regional Sales Manager - British Columbia. Reporting to Mr. Rico Lucia, National Sales Manager, Mr. Korosec will be responsible for the British Columbia region of Canada. Mr. Korosec brings with him over twenty-five years of technical sales experience as manufacturers representative of Security & Audio product lines, distribution and integration.TOA...

 The inaugural Integrated Systems Middle East Africa (ISMEA) tradeshow has been postponedIntegrated Systems Events, LLC, and UBMI UAE Jersey Limited (formerly CMPi UAE Jersey Limited) have announced the postponement of the inaugural Integrated Systems Middle East Africa (ISMEA) tradeshow. Originally scheduled to be held 23-24 March 2009 at the Abu Dhabi Exhibition Center (ADNEC), the show will now be staged at a later date."We had a tremendous response from the AV and electronic system...

 Pelco combines forces with Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Pelco is partnering with the Emmy award-winning television program Extreme Makeover: Home Edition along with other local businesses and community members to give a deserving Central California family a new place to call home.Extreme Makeover: Home Edition provides home renovations for deserving families that have been faced with recent or on-going hardship through partnerships with businesses and the local community. The R...

  Don Cameron, President of Niscayah LtdDon Cameron has been appointed as President of Niscayah Ltd, the UK business of the international security systems provider Niscayah Group. A UK businessman, with extensive general management and sales and marketing experience in IT and telecoms, Don has a background of business development, working both within large corporations and in entrepreneurial, start-up companies. For the past four years he has been Sales & Marketing Director at Mobi...