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 WiMAX™ demand drives BreezeMAX® shipment growth of 37% in 2008 to a new record Alvarion Ltd., the world's leading provider of WiMAX™ and wireless broadband solutions, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December, 31, 2008.Q4 Highlights (compared to Q4 2007):WiMAX shipments up 55% to record $57.7 millionWiMAX revenues up 21% to $43.9 millionNon-GAAP EPS was breakeven; GAAP net loss was ($0.08), including restructuring charge2008 Highl...

   Samsung Electronics IP camera range to integrate with Milestone video management software Samsung Electronics, the industry leader in visual devices, semiconductor, mobile, networking, consumer electronics and video surveillance technology, has officially announced the successful integration of its newly released IP camera models (SNC-B2315, SNC-B5395, SNC-M300) with leading VMS (Video Management Software) providers Milestone Systems and On-Net Surveillance Systems...

 Samsung Techwin has announced the introduction of a three-year warranty on its entire range of CCTV products. The new warranty terms, which came into effect on the 1st January 2009, are part of the company's commitment to service and product excellence. "Our products are highly reliable and we are pleased to pass on the benefits of this reliability to our customers," said James Smith, Marketing Manager for Samsung Techwin's dedicated European professional security division....

  Gianni Viero is Videotec's new Vice President for USA and CanadaEffective from January 2009, Gianni Viero is the new VP of sales for Videotec in USA. Gianni will be based in Videotec's US subsidiary located in Totowa, NJ and will be responsible for the customers in North America. Gianni has been with the company for almost twelve years in the position of country sales manager for UK and Eastern Europe, where he gained extensive experience of the market. Gianni holds a Bachelor i...

 The Pelco Sarix technology received the Salute Award based on the concept behind the software platformPelco recently received a Government Video Salute award for its innovative Sarix Mega-Performance imaging technology platform at the GV Expo Dec. 2-4, 2008, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.  The Pelco Sarix technology received the Salute Award based on the concept behind the software platform, which can easily innovate to incorporate the latest technolo...

 Pelco employees raise money throughout the year with dozens of activities such as bake sales, raffles, voluntary payroll deductions, and solicitations from suppliers Employees of video and security systems manufacturer, Pelco, presented 70,783 Toys for Tots to the U.S. Marine Corps on December 24, during a fun-filled ceremony at the company's Clovis, California, headquarters. The company's cumulative contribution since 1993 has exceeded more than one million toys.  The festive oc...

 Immervision annouces the appointment of a new vice-president of Finance  ImmerVision, the expert in 360° Panoramic Imaging Technology, announces the appointment of Frederic Belanger as Vice President of Finance. Belanger joins ImmerVision from GE Capital, a provider of financial solutions to a broad range of businesses, where he led the Canadian syndication capital markets activities.  Belanger, a Chartered Accountant, holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Acc...

  John Sayer, recently appointed to European Technical Sales Manager for MAXxess SystemsJohn Sayer has been appointed European Technical Sales Manager for MAXxess Systems.John is a seasoned security industry professional with specialist access control knowledge acquired over a twenty-year career which includes ten years with Johnson Controls, where he was European Access Control Product Manager and nine years with Cardkey.Commenting on John's appointment, Lee Copland, Managing Director...

Michael R. Cummings, CPP, becomes president of ASIS InternationalMichael R. Cummings, CPP, has advanced to the presidency of ASIS International, the preeminent organization for security professionals worldwide. Cummings has been in the security field since 1973. He spent the first 12 years in retail and has practiced in health care since 1985. His current position is Director of Loss Prevention Services for Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee, Wis. He has served in this position since 1987. Cummings...

 IQsummit events in 2008 in Philadelphia and the Netherlands a great success  IQinVision, market leader in high-performance IQeye megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras, and network video recording systems,recently announced the successful completion of it first-ever IQsummit events held in Philadelphia, PA and Utrecht, the Netherlands.  In all, IQinVision staff hosted, entertained, and exchanged views and information with a select group of over 100 technology and integr...

  Rick Acle, ComNet's newly appointed Western Regional Sales ManagerCommunication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, doing business as ComNet™, a leading manufacturer of fiber optic transmission and networking equipment, has hired Rick Acle to fill a role in managing the company's Western United States and Canadian customers. Rick will be responsible for establishing and managing the company's relationships with its manufacturer's representatives and customers. Introducing ComNet'...

 Leading risk mitigation consulting and vulnerability assessment software firms align to expand risk planning and management offerings Andrews International, a full service provider of security and risk mitigation services, and Asvaco™, a leading provider of professional vulnerability assessment software, have announced the formation of a strategic partnership to provide a comprehensive security and risk assessment service. The partnership offers a technology-driven solution that...

  NetDVR is a high-end IP-surveillance recording and management NVR software suite On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI), the market leader in non-proprietary, open architecture intelligent IP-based video surveillance software, is partnering with global network connectivity powerhouse D-Link Systems, Inc. to deliver OnSSI's intelligent, open-architecture IP-based video software solutions to D-Link's large customer base.D-Link Systems, Inc., will offer two software platforms from On...

Pixim to use the additional working capital to accelerate its growth in worldwide marketsPixim Inc., a leading provider of image sensors and processors for enterprise security cameras, announced that it has closed $13 million in additional venture capital funding from existing investors Mayfield Fund, Ridgewood Capital and Tallwood Venture Capital. Pixim intends to use the additional working capital to accelerate its growth in worldwide markets and add further market share gains. The c...

The Grenoble Stadium is currently using Omnicast to monitor cameras that are installed in and around the stadiumGenetec recently announced that the Grenoble Stadium in Grenoble, France, has selected Omnicast, Genetec's IP video surveillance solution, to protect the 20,000 estimated stadium visitors and secure the new elaborate home of GF38, Grenoble's renowned football team. The recently built Grenoble Stadium boasts one of the most innovative compilations of high-tech solutions found...

 Pelco teams up with Hirsch Electronics to integrate its' products Pelco is pleased to announce a new collaboration with Hirsch Electronics, an award-winning manufacturer of high security access control and security management systems.The partnering of these two industry leaders has resulted in the seamless integration of the Pelco DX8100 Series digital video recorder with Hirsch Electronics' Velocity Security Management System, through the use of the Pelco X-Portal application-pr...

 Panasonic and SANYO have entered into a Capital and Business Alliance Agreement Panasonic Corporation and SANYO Electric Co., Ltd., upon the resolutions of the meetings of their respective Boards of Directors held on December 19, 2008, recently announced that they have entered into the Capital and Business Alliance Agreement. Panasonic will aim to acquire the majority of the voting rights of SANYO assuming full dilution (which takes into account conversion of Class A preferr...

 Carl Raubenheimer, new Executive Vice President at Geuterbruck Security Inc. Carl Raubenheimer has recently taken up the post of Executive Vice President at Geutebruck Security Inc. bringing to the role 16 years of valuable experience as sales director for a national integrator and as national sales manager/director for a video manufacturer. Having worked closely with national distributors, systems integrators, consultants and architects in the past, he is now responsib...

 New partnership solidified by increasing video analytics projects in Latin AmericaMATE-Intelligent Video, the technology leader in intelligent video surveillance systems and video analytics announces a distribution agreement with GBS - Global Business Solution, a nationally and internationally recognized security representative and integrator to provide MATE's video analytics solutions in Mexico. GBS specializes in convergent (physical and IT security) systems representation and integ...

 EVT forms partnership with C3 Shared ServicesPetach Tikva, Israel and Johannesburg South Africa - EVT, a developer of networked video management and recording software, announced today the appointment of C3 Shared Services (Pty) Ltd, as its distributor in the rapidly developing security solutions market in South Africa. C3 Shared Services (Pty) Ltd provides turnkey electronic security solutions with the primary focus on the implementation of thermal cameras combined with intelligent video...

Lumenera's Le165 network cameraLumenera is building a solid partnership with Accordance Systems Inc.. Using LuxRiot software, a Digital Video Recording and Remote Surveillance software package for a Windows based PC, and Lumenera's high performance digital cameras allows Accordance to provide a complete and secure surveillance solution.Accordance Systems is based out of Taipei, Taiwan and is a professional RAID tech (Redundant Array of Independent Disks). RAID allows the simultaneous use of two...

Firetide network is integral part of mobile wireless solution designed for hazardous environmentsIn the United Kingdom, a major oil refinery offsite based in Milford Haven recently announced a new wireless network to assist in monitoring offsite operations that deal with large amounts of flammable gas and liquid. The network features explosion-proof and intrinsically safe technologies from the U.K.'s Extronics and integrated wireless mesh networking nodes from Los Gatos, Calif.-based Firetide In...

  SALTO Systems provide advanced access control solutions to DCU Sports CentreA new access control system based on products from SALTO Systems and installed by Doorware Ltd is playing a key role in securing sports facilities at Dublin City University.Situated on an 85-acre campus three miles north of the city centre and just a 15-minute drive from Dublin airport, Dublin City University (DCU) is a young university.  It offers over 80 programmes, divided between undergraduate and po...

 Ray Heppel, appointed Senior Sales Engineer in charge of the UK and the Republic of Ireland for Fluidmesh NetworksFluidmesh Networks, the worldwide leader in wireless video surveillance systems based on mesh networking technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ray Heppel to Senior Sales Engineer in charge of the UK and the Republic of Ireland.Ray will be based in the UK and be focused on promoting Fluidmesh products to end users and integrators in the UK and Ireland. "...

 ONVIF first meeting for members receives high interest from the industryONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) welcomes 18 new member companies into the forum. Joining the forum allows organizations to actively take part in the specification development. Various classes of membership are available to accommodate individual levels of participation. ONVIF announces that Cieffe S.p.A (a March Networks Company), Hikvision Digital Technology, IndigoVision Ltd and Panasonic Corporation Syste...

   Arecont Vision teams up with NUUO Inc to enable seamless integration of their respective products Arecont Vision, the industry leader in megapixel IP camera technology, furthers its alliance with Taiwan-based NUUO Inc. to enable seamless integration of Arecont Vision's innovative H.264 megapixel camera line with NUUO's IP+ network video recording (NVR) software. "With the dramatic reductions in bandwidth and storage achieved by Arecont Vision's H.264 megapixel cam...

  Ray Keddington appointed Account Manager for PaxtonRay Keddington has joined Paxton Access Inc as Account Manager. Paxton Access Inc is the US Sales and Marketing office for Paxton Access Ltd, the internationally expanding British manufacturer of access control systems. Ray will be responsible for generating new business and sales in California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona. He will offer guidance, training and support to dealers and integrators. With over 25 y...

 Several industry leaders have joined SIA's board of directorsThe Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to announce that several industry leaders have joined its Board of Directors. Seven new directors were elected to two-year terms on the now-16-member Board in a vote by SIA members at the association's annual meeting on October 30 in New York City."As SIA's membership evolves to reflect the marketplace, so has our Board, and I'm very excited about our new directors and the k...

OnSSI's IP video management solution has been installed in Amityville school systemThe Amityville, NY school system is now a safer place, thanks to a video surveillance management solution from On-Net Surveillance Systems Inc. (OnSSI), the market leader in non-proprietary, open architecture intelligent IP-based video surveillance software. The recent installation of an IP-based integrated security solution at the Amityville Middle and High Schools in the Amityville Union Free School District was...

Genetec and iView Systems collaborate to introduce an LPR solution globallyGenetec and iView Systems, leading Canadian technology companies, announced partnership and delivery of fully integrated License Plate Recognition for the iTrak Incident Reporting and Risk Management Platform.iViews' iLPR (Intelligent License Plate Recognition) software employs Genetec's proven AutoVu Sharp IP based license plate recognition camera, delivering advanced digital video processing and plate mat...